#FEFCD9 Hex Color
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#fefcd9 is a luminous off-white with a very faint yellow undertone. Its high lightness and low saturation create a clean, fresh appearance suited to healthcare, bridal, dairy, and minimalist designs. Use it as a generous background with charcoal or black text; black reaches about 20.1:1 contrast. The hex code is #fefcd9.
Questions about #fefcd9
What is #fefcd9 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #fefcd9 is rgb(254, 252, 217), in HSL hsl(57, 95%, 92%) and in CMYK 0%, 1%, 15%, 0%.
Does #fefcd9 read as warm or cool?
#fefcd9 reads as a warm off-white because its near-white base carries a faint yellow undertone, giving layouts a soft, sunlit feel rather than a stark, bluish appearance on screens and in print.
What colors pair well with #fefcd9?
Is #fefcd9 readable on white or black?
#fefcd9 has a 1.04:1 contrast ratio on white and 20.14:1 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.