#FFE6B5 Hex Color
A luminous pastel beige with gentle warmth
This luminous, pastel beige reads as a gentle, warm yellow under direct light. Because it is highly unsaturated, #ffe6b5 works well as a subtle background base that feels more approachable than stark white. Pair it with deep charcoal or slate blue for a balanced, modern look. The hex code for this soft, mellow shade is #ffe6b5.
Questions about #ffe6b5
What is #ffe6b5 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #ffe6b5 is rgb(255, 230, 181), in HSL hsl(40, 100%, 85%) and in CMYK 0%, 10%, 29%, 0%.
What colors pair best with #ffe6b5?
#ffe6b5 works exceptionally well when contrasted against deep, moody neutrals like charcoal or slate blue. These darker tones ground the airy, yellow-leaning beige, creating a sophisticated and readable balance that feels both modern and comfortable for user interfaces.
Is #ffe6b5 readable on white or black?
#ffe6b5 has a 1.21:1 contrast ratio on white and 17.23:1 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.