#FFE699 Hex Color
A mellow yellow with spring warmth
#ffe699 is a light, warm yellow with low saturation and a soft, mellow glow. The hex code #ffe699 suits spring themes, baby products, sale graphics, and welcoming UI backgrounds. Use it as a dominant base with charcoal or muted navy accents. Black text remains highly readable at about 17:1 contrast, though this pale shade can look washed out beside white.
Questions about #ffe699
What is #ffe699 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #ffe699 is rgb(255, 230, 153), in HSL hsl(45, 100%, 80%) and in CMYK 0%, 10%, 40%, 0%.
What colors pair well with #ffe699?
Where does #ffe699 work well in design?
#ffe699 works well for welcoming UI backgrounds, spring campaigns, baby products, sale graphics, and gentle highlights; its low saturation keeps the yellow soft, while charcoal or muted navy accents add structure without making the palette feel harsh.
Is #ffe699 readable on white or black?
#ffe699 has a 1.23:1 contrast ratio on white and 17.03:1 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.