#FFDC89 Hex Color
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#ffdc89 is a pale, unsaturated yellow with a distinct warm glow. It functions best as an accent or a soft background in springtime palettes, pairing well with charcoal gray or muted slate blue to balance its brightness. Because it offers strong contrast with dark text, it remains highly readable in user interfaces. The hex code for this pastel shade is #ffdc89.
Questions about #ffdc89
What is #ffdc89 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #ffdc89 is rgb(255, 220, 137), in HSL hsl(42, 100%, 77%) and in CMYK 0%, 14%, 46%, 0%.
Which colors pair well with #ffdc89 in a design?
#ffdc89 works best when anchored by dark, grounding tones. Specifically, pairing it with charcoal or deep slate blue creates a professional contrast, allowing the soft yellow to feel energetic without overwhelming the viewer or straining the eyes.
Is #ffdc89 readable on white or black?
#ffdc89 has a 1.32:1 contrast ratio on white and 15.85:1 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.