#FFE88E Hex Color
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#ffe88e is a luminous, high-key pastel yellow with a gentle, warming presence. Because it maintains high contrast against black text, it works well as a background for readable UI designs or spring-themed branding. To avoid an overly washed-out look, pair this shade with deep charcoal or slate greys rather than white. The hex code for this mellow yellow is #ffe88e.
Questions about #ffe88e
What is #ffe88e in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #ffe88e is rgb(255, 232, 142), in HSL hsl(48, 100%, 78%) and in CMYK 0%, 9%, 44%, 0%.
What colors best complement #ffe88e in a design scheme?
High-contrast pairings work best to keep #ffe88e from looking washed out. Use deep charcoal or slate greys for typography to ensure maximum readability, as these dark neutrals provide the necessary weight to anchor this airy, warm yellow tone effectively.
Is #ffe88e readable on white or black?
#ffe88e has a 1.22:1 contrast ratio on white and 17.18:1 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.