#FFE5BA Hex Color
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A light, creamy pastel yellow with a warm beige undertone. Soft and mellow, #ffe5ba reads like candlelight on paper, gentle enough for wide backgrounds yet warm enough to feel inviting. It flatters warm neutrals like tan, camel, and soft brown.
Questions about #ffe5ba
What is #ffe5ba in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #ffe5ba is rgb(255, 229, 186), in HSL hsl(37, 100%, 86%) and in CMYK 0%, 10%, 27%, 0%.
What color is #ffe5ba?
#ffe5ba is a very light, creamy pastel yellow with a warm beige undertone, similar to the color of eggshell or pale cream.
Is #ffe5ba a web-safe color?
No, #ffe5ba is not one of the 216 web-safe colors, though it displays consistently on modern screens.
What colors pair well with #ffe5ba?
#ffe5ba pairs well with warm neutrals like tan and camel, as well as soft sage green, dusty blue, and terracotta.
Is #ffe5ba a good background color?
Yes, #ffe5ba works well as a background because it is light enough to keep dark text readable while adding a subtle warm tone.
Is #ffe5ba readable on white or black?
#ffe5ba has a 1.22:1 contrast ratio on white and 17.16:1 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.