#FEEB9E Hex Color
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A pale yellow with the softness of buttercream frosting. #feeb9e is low in saturation, so it reads mellow and warm instead of bright, which suits spring themes, baby products, and sale graphics. It washes out next to white, so give it darker neighbors. Black text on it reaches about 17.6:1 contrast, well above accessibility minimums.
Questions about #feeb9e
What is #feeb9e in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #feeb9e is rgb(254, 235, 158), in HSL hsl(48, 98%, 81%) and in CMYK 0%, 7%, 38%, 0%.
What colors pair well with #feeb9e?
#feeb9e pairs well with deep, cool tones like navy, slate blue, or charcoal, which balance its warmth. For a softer palette, try sage green or warm terracotta accents.
Is #feeb9e readable on white or black?
#feeb9e has a 1.19:1 contrast ratio on white and 17.59:1 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.