#FFE6B6 Hex Color
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#ffe6b6 is a luminous, very unsaturated warm beige with a soft yellow undertone. Its mellow lightness brings gentleness, youth, and easy warmth to spring themes, baby products, interiors, and spa materials. Use this hex code as a pale background with black text; beside white, it can look washed out and lose definition.
Questions about #ffe6b6
What is #ffe6b6 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #ffe6b6 is rgb(255, 230, 182), in HSL hsl(39, 100%, 86%) and in CMYK 0%, 10%, 29%, 0%.
Which colors pair well with #ffe6b6 in a palette?
#ffe6b6 pairs well with charcoal, muted sage, terracotta, and navy because darker, earthier tones give its pale warmth enough structure. Use it as a dominant background or broad supporting field, then reserve stronger colors for headings, buttons, or small accents.
Is #ffe6b6 readable on white or black?
#ffe6b6 has a 1.21:1 contrast ratio on white and 17.24:1 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.