#FFE580 Hex Color
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The hex code #ffe580 is a pastel yellow, light and mellow with a warm, buttery undertone. Its high lightness keeps designs feeling soft rather than loud, and black text reads clearly on it at about 16.8:1 contrast. It works well as a background for spring themes and baby products, and flatters slate blue or terracotta accents.
Questions about #ffe580
What is #ffe580 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #ffe580 is rgb(255, 229, 128), in HSL hsl(48, 100%, 75%) and in CMYK 0%, 10%, 50%, 0%.
What colors pair well with #ffe580?
Slate blue, charcoal, and terracotta all flatter #ffe580, since cooler and earthier tones balance its pale warmth. Avoid white text on it, because the low contrast washes both colors out.
Is #ffe580 readable on white or black?
#ffe580 has a 1.25:1 contrast ratio on white and 16.77:1 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.