#FFE49B Hex Color
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Pastel yellow skips the sharpness of brighter yellows. #ffe49b is light and low in saturation, with a creamy warmth that suits spring layouts, baby products, and sale graphics. Black text reads clearly on it at about 16.8:1 contrast, so small body copy stays accessible. Use it as a dominant base with navy or charcoal accents rather than next to pure white, where it tends to wash out.
Questions about #ffe49b
What is #ffe49b in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #ffe49b is rgb(255, 228, 155), in HSL hsl(44, 100%, 80%) and in CMYK 0%, 11%, 39%, 0%.
What colors pair well with #ffe49c or #ffe49b?
#ffe49b pairs well with deep, saturated partners like navy, charcoal, or burgundy, which keep its creamy warmth from washing out. Bright whites flatten it, so lean on darker neutrals for contrast.
Is #ffe49b readable on white or black?
#ffe49b has a 1.24:1 contrast ratio on white and 16.82:1 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.