#FFE280 Hex Color
A warm and cheerful pale yellow
This pale, sunny yellow is light and warm, ideal for adding cheer to web interfaces. It maintains high contrast with black text, making it a reliable background choice for readable body content. The hex code is #ffe280. Pair this shade with dark charcoal or navy to create a crisp, modern palette that avoids appearing washed out in bright designs.
Questions about #ffe280
What is #ffe280 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #ffe280 is rgb(255, 226, 128), in HSL hsl(46, 100%, 75%) and in CMYK 0%, 11%, 50%, 0%.
What colors pair well with #ffe280 for a modern look?
To prevent this yellow from appearing washed out, ground it with high-contrast, deep neutrals like charcoal or navy. You can also pair it with soft, muted greens like sage to create a balanced, earthy palette that feels organic and fresh.
Is #ffe280 readable on white or black?
#ffe280 has a 1.27:1 contrast ratio on white and 16.44:1 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.