#FFCE7A Hex Color
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This light, pastel yellow-orange projects a fresh and optimistic mood. Because it is highly saturated, #ffce7a works well as a cheerful accent in UI design rather than a full background, where it can overwhelm the eye. Pair this color with deep navy or slate grays for excellent readability. The hex code for this glowing tone is #ffce7a, which remains accessible even with small black text.
Questions about #ffce7a
What is #ffce7a in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #ffce7a is rgb(255, 206, 122), in HSL hsl(38, 100%, 74%) and in CMYK 0%, 19%, 52%, 0%.
Should #ffce7a be used as a primary background color?
Avoid using #ffce7a as a full background color because its high saturation can quickly overwhelm the viewer's eye. Instead, treat it as a cheerful accent in UI design, such as for buttons, call-to-action highlights, or subtle design elements.
Is #ffce7a readable on white or black?
#ffce7a has a 1.46:1 contrast ratio on white and 14.36:1 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.