#FFE4A3 Hex Color

A soft and mellow pale yellow

Hex color #ffe4a3 graphic
This pale, mellow yellow has a soft warmth that feels approachable and youthful. Because it is highly unsaturated, #ffe4a3 works well as a background color for spring-themed branding or baby products. Pair it with deep charcoal text to maintain high readability. Since this hex code offers excellent contrast, small body text remains legible even against this light, airy shade.

Questions about #ffe4a3

What is #ffe4a3 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #ffe4a3 is rgb(255, 228, 163), in HSL hsl(42, 100%, 82%) and in CMYK 0%, 11%, 36%, 0%.
What colors pair well with #ffe4a3?
High-contrast pairings work best with this light yellow. Use charcoal or navy for text and structural elements to maintain legibility. Adding a deeper terracotta or olive green creates a balanced, earthy palette that feels professional yet gentle.
Is #ffe4a3 readable on white or black?
#ffe4a3 has a 1.24:1 contrast ratio on white and 16.87:1 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.