#FFE6A1 Hex Color
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Light and warm, #ffe6a1 is a muted pastel yellow with a soft, luminous finish. Its gentle tone suits spring layouts, baby products, sale graphics, and budget-focused branding. Use it as a dominant background with dark text, which reaches about 17.1:1 contrast and supports WCAG AA body text. The hex code is #ffe6a1.
Questions about #ffe6a1
What is #ffe6a1 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #ffe6a1 is rgb(255, 230, 161), in HSL hsl(44, 100%, 82%) and in CMYK 0%, 10%, 37%, 0%. Browse more shades of yellow with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #ffe6a1?
#ffe6a1 pairs well with charcoal or deep navy text, which gives its pale warmth clear definition; dusty blue, sage, and muted coral can add balanced contrast without overpowering the soft yellow.
Is #ffe6a1 a warm or cool color?
#ffe6a1 reads as a warm color because its pale yellow base carries a sunny, softly golden cast rather than blue or gray undertones. Its muted lightness keeps the warmth gentle, making it feel welcoming instead of bright or intense.
Is #ffe6a1 readable on white or black?
#ffe6a1 has a 1.22:1 contrast ratio on white and 17.08:1 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.