#FEF48B Hex Color
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#fef48b is a pastel yellow with a soft, buttery glow. Its high lightness and mellow saturation read warm without shouting, which suits spring themes, baby products, and friendly sale graphics. It works best as a background, since black text reaches about 18.5:1 contrast against it. Pair it with charcoal or slate to keep the palette grounded.
Questions about #fef48b
What is #fef48b in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #fef48b is rgb(254, 244, 139), in HSL hsl(55, 98%, 77%) and in CMYK 0%, 4%, 45%, 0%.
What text color should I use on #fef48b?
Black text is the safest choice, reaching about 18.5:1 contrast, well past the WCAG AA requirement of 4.5:1. Dark charcoal or deep olive also hold up well for headings and body copy.
What colors pair well with #fef48b?
Pair #fef48b with charcoal for a grounded, friendly palette, or with terracotta for extra warmth. Its pale, buttery tone keeps saturated partners from feeling loud.
Is #fef48b readable on white or black?
#fef48b has a 1.13:1 contrast ratio on white and 18.52:1 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.