#FFDDA3 Hex Color
Mellow Pastel Yellow with a Warm Glow
Light and unsaturated, this pastel yellow reads mellow and warm, like softened butter. #ffdda3 works best as a background base where plain white feels too stark, and black text on it reaches about 16.1:1 contrast. Its one weakness: it fades when placed beside white, so give it darker neighbors. The hex code #ffdda3 suits spring themes, nursery palettes, and sale graphics.
Questions about #ffdda3
What is #ffdda3 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #ffdda3 is rgb(255, 221, 163), in HSL hsl(38, 100%, 82%) and in CMYK 0%, 13%, 36%, 0%.
What colors pair well with #ffdda3?
Darker neighbors work best: navy makes #ffdda3 look creamier, while charcoal and terracotta give it warmth and weight. Avoid pale grays and white, which wash it out.
Is #ffdda3 readable on white or black?
#ffdda3 has a 1.30:1 contrast ratio on white and 16.12:1 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.