#FEFE8C Hex Color
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This luminous, mellow yellow acts as a clean alternative to sterile white. The hex code for this shade is #fefe8c. Designers often use it as a background color because black text provides high contrast and sharp readability. Avoid using it alongside other pale shades, as it lacks the density to hold up on its own. Pair it with dark grays for a balanced, modern look.
Questions about #fefe8c
What is #fefe8c in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #fefe8c is rgb(254, 254, 140), in HSL hsl(60, 98%, 77%) and in CMYK 0%, 0%, 45%, 0%.
What colors pair well with #fefe8c for a balanced design?
Is #fefe8c suitable for use as a primary interface color?
Due to its high light reflectance, #fefe8c is generally too pale for primary UI elements like buttons or borders. It is best utilized as a warm, inviting background or an accent highlight that draws the eye toward specific, darker content.
Is #fefe8c readable on white or black?
#fefe8c has a 1.06:1 contrast ratio on white and 19.76:1 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.