#FFE68B Hex Color
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This luminous pastel yellow feels approachable and youthful without being overwhelming. Because #ffe68b maintains high readability with black text at a 16.9:1 contrast ratio, it works well for UI elements that require accessibility. Pair this tone with deep charcoal grays to ground its lightness. Use the hex code #ffe68b as a cheerful accent or a subtle background in spring-themed designs.
Questions about #ffe68b
What is #ffe68b in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #ffe68b is rgb(255, 230, 139), in HSL hsl(47, 100%, 77%) and in CMYK 0%, 10%, 45%, 0%.
What colors pair best with #ffe68b for a balanced design?
Is #ffe68b readable on white or black?
#ffe68b has a 1.23:1 contrast ratio on white and 16.94:1 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.