#FFE080 Hex Color
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A bright, pastel yellow, #ffe080 brings a cheerful and fresh energy to any palette. Because of its high lightness, it functions best as a supporting tone or accent rather than a dominant base. Pair this hex code with deep charcoal text to maximize readability, as the contrast ratio is excellent. It works well in spring-themed designs or branding for baby products where a gentle, positive mood is required.
Questions about #ffe080
What is #ffe080 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #ffe080 is rgb(255, 224, 128), in HSL hsl(45, 100%, 75%) and in CMYK 0%, 12%, 50%, 0%.
What colors pair well with #ffe080 in a design palette?
Is #ffe080 readable on white or black?
#ffe080 has a 1.29:1 contrast ratio on white and 16.22:1 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.