#FFE669 Hex Color
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Bright but soft, #ffe669 is a warm yellow with just enough saturation to glow without stinging. Its high lightness makes it a natural accent for sale tags and call-to-action buttons, though it washes out next to plain white. Pair it with charcoal or deep navy instead. Black text on this hex code hits about 16.8:1 contrast, well past WCAG AA.
Questions about #ffe669
What is #ffe669 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #ffe669 is rgb(255, 230, 105), in HSL hsl(50, 100%, 71%) and in CMYK 0%, 10%, 59%, 0%. Browse more shades of yellow with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #ffe669?
Charcoal, deep navy, and dark plum all make #ffe669 look richer than white does. Treat it as an accent against dark bases, since it tends to fade next to light backgrounds.
Is #ffe669 readable on white or black?
#ffe669 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.