#FFE9B8 Hex Color
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#ffe9b8 is a luminous, unsaturated yellow that leans into soft beige territory. Its warmth makes it an excellent choice for backgrounds when you need more personality than standard white. Because it is high-contrast against black, it remains readable for UI text. Pair this hex code with deep charcoal or sage green to anchor its lightness and prevent the design from looking washed out.
Questions about #ffe9b8
What is #ffe9b8 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #ffe9b8 is rgb(255, 233, 184), in HSL hsl(41, 100%, 86%) and in CMYK 0%, 9%, 28%, 0%.
What colors pair well with #ffe9b8?
Is #ffe9b8 readable on white or black?
#ffe9b8 has a 1.19:1 contrast ratio on white and 17.59:1 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.