#FFE398 Hex Color
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A light, muted yellow with a warm, creamy undertone, #ffe398 brings a soft, sunny feel to visual palettes. Its gentle saturation suits spring branding, baby products, sale graphics, and welcoming backgrounds. Use it as a dominant base with charcoal or navy text; black text reads clearly, with about 16.7:1 contrast. The hex code is #ffe398.
Questions about #ffe398
What is #ffe398 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #ffe398 is rgb(255, 227, 152), in HSL hsl(44, 100%, 80%) and in CMYK 0%, 11%, 40%, 0%. Browse more shades of yellow with names and hex codes.
Which colors pair well with #ffe398?
Is #ffe398 a warm or cool color?
#ffe398 reads as a warm, muted yellow because its creamy lightness and yellow hue create a soft, sunny impression instead of the sharper, cooler feel associated with greenish or lemon yellows.
Is #ffe398 readable on white or black?
#ffe398 has a 1.25:1 contrast ratio on white and 16.69:1 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.