#FFE590 Hex Color
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#ffe590 is a pastel, luminous yellow with warm undertones and low saturation. Its mellow lightness suggests softness, happiness, and youthful energy without feeling loud. Use it as a supporting tone for spring graphics, baby products, or sale banners, and pair it with navy or charcoal. The hex code #ffe590 also supports clear black text at about 16.9:1 contrast.
Questions about #ffe590
What is #ffe590 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #ffe590 is rgb(255, 229, 144), in HSL hsl(46, 100%, 78%) and in CMYK 0%, 10%, 44%, 0%.
What colors pair well with #ffe590?
Navy and charcoal create strong, readable partners for #ffe590, while muted terracotta adds warmth without competing with its pale surface, making these combinations useful for cheerful layouts that still need visual structure. Use the darker color for text or structure, then reserve this yellow for backgrounds or highlights.
Is #ffe590 readable on white or black?
#ffe590 has a 1.24:1 contrast ratio on white and 16.86:1 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.