#FFE3A6 Hex Color
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#ffe3a6 is a luminous, warm pastel yellow with low saturation and a soft golden undertone. This hex code brings a gentle, youthful lift to spring layouts, baby products, sale graphics, and welcoming backgrounds. Use it as a broad base with dark charcoal or navy text, since white text loses definition while black text remains highly readable.
Questions about #ffe3a6
What is #ffe3a6 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #ffe3a6 is rgb(255, 227, 166), in HSL hsl(41, 100%, 83%) and in CMYK 0%, 11%, 35%, 0%. Browse more shades of yellow with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #ffe3a6?
#ffe3a6 pairs well with navy, charcoal, muted sage, and warm brown because its pale golden warmth benefits from darker, grounded partners. Use navy for stronger contrast or sage for a softer spring palette.
What mood does #ffe3a6 create in a design?
#ffe3a6 feels soft and optimistic because its high lightness and muted saturation reduce the intensity of yellow. It suits spring themes, baby products, friendly promotions, and budget-focused graphics without the sharpness of a vivid yellow.
Is #ffe3a6 readable on white or black?
#ffe3a6 has a 1.25:1 contrast ratio on white and 16.79:1 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.