#FFE4B3 Hex Color
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#ffe4b3 is a light, warm beige with a muted yellow undertone and mellow brightness. Its softness suggests gentleness, youth, and easy optimism without feeling loud. Use it as a dominant background for spring layouts, baby products, spa branding, or stationery, pairing it with dark brown or navy for readable text. The hex code is #ffe4b3, and black text has strong contrast.
Questions about #ffe4b3
What is #ffe4b3 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #ffe4b3 is rgb(255, 228, 179), in HSL hsl(39, 100%, 85%) and in CMYK 0%, 11%, 30%, 0%.
What colors pair well with #ffe4b3?
#ffe4b3 pairs well with dark brown, navy, muted green, and warm neutrals, creating grounded combinations that keep its light beige base gentle while adding enough depth for text, borders, and supporting accents.
Is #ffe4b3 a warm or cool color?
#ffe4b3 reads as a warm color because its pale beige base carries a muted yellow undertone, giving it mellow brightness and a welcoming feel rather than the crisp, bluish cast associated with cool neutrals.
Is #ffe4b3 readable on white or black?
#ffe4b3 has a 1.23:1 contrast ratio on white and 17.00:1 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.