#FFE5AA Hex Color
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This soft, unsaturated yellow radiates a gentle, mellow warmth that feels approachable for many design applications. The hex code for this pastel shade is #ffe5aa. It functions best as a large background color rather than a primary accent. Because it offers high contrast, black text remains perfectly legible against the surface. Pair it with dark charcoal or forest green to keep the aesthetic feeling grounded.
Questions about #ffe5aa
What is #ffe5aa in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #ffe5aa is rgb(255, 229, 170), in HSL hsl(42, 100%, 83%) and in CMYK 0%, 10%, 33%, 0%.
What colors pair well with #ffe5aa?
#ffe5aa works best when balanced by high-contrast, dark neutrals. Try pairing it with charcoal or deep forest green to prevent the yellow from feeling too washed out or overly bright in your layout.
Is #ffe5aa suitable for text usage?
This shade is generally too light for body text but serves as an excellent, readable background. Because of its high lightness, standard black or dark-toned typography creates the necessary contrast to remain legible and professional for users.
Is #ffe5aa readable on white or black?
#ffe5aa has a 1.23:1 contrast ratio on white and 17.04:1 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.