#FFE889 Hex Color
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Pastel and luminous, #ffe889 is a warm yellow with soft golden undertones and a mellow, youthful presence. Its gentle brightness suits spring layouts, baby products, sale graphics, and welcoming backgrounds. The hex code works best as a dominant light base with dark text, since black achieves about 17.2:1 contrast and meets WCAG AA for body copy.
Questions about #ffe889
What is #ffe889 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #ffe889 is rgb(255, 232, 137), in HSL hsl(48, 100%, 77%) and in CMYK 0%, 9%, 46%, 0%.
What colors pair well with #ffe889?
Pair #ffe889 with charcoal or navy for readable contrast, and use terracotta or muted olive for a warmer, more grounded palette that keeps its pale golden tone from feeling overly sweet in branding or interface work.
Is #ffe889 readable on white or black?
#ffe889 has a 1.22:1 contrast ratio on white and 17.15:1 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.