#FEE993 Hex Color
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This luminous pastel yellow offers a mellow, unsaturated warmth that feels approachable without being overwhelming. The hex code for this color is #fee993. It works best as a large background area or a supportive secondary tone, as it can look washed out against pure white. Pair it with deep charcoal or navy text to maintain readability, as black text provides excellent contrast against this sunny, cheerful shade.
Questions about #fee993
What is #fee993 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #fee993 is rgb(254, 233, 147), in HSL hsl(48, 98%, 79%) and in CMYK 0%, 8%, 42%, 0%.
How should I use #fee993 in a design layout?
Why does #fee993 look washed out on some screens?
This color is a very light pastel, which often lacks the contrast needed to stand out against pure white backgrounds. It creates a subtle, airy aesthetic, but you may need to increase the weight of your typography to keep text legible when using this shade.
Is #fee993 readable on white or black?
#fee993 has a 1.21:1 contrast ratio on white and 17.29:1 on black. WCAG asks for 4.5:1 for body text and 3:1 for large text, so on white it is too faint for text and on black it works for body text. Try other pairs in the contrast checker.