#FFE9C4 Hex Color
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#ffe9c4 is a pale, warm beige-yellow with low saturation and a soft, luminous finish. Its mellow character suggests gentleness, youth, warmth, and quiet optimism. Use it as a dominant background for spring layouts, baby products, spa branding, or interiors, pairing it with navy for stronger definition. Black text remains highly readable, with about a 17.7:1 contrast ratio. The hex code is #ffe9c4.
Questions about #ffe9c4
What is #ffe9c4 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #ffe9c4 is rgb(255, 233, 196), in HSL hsl(38, 100%, 88%) and in CMYK 0%, 9%, 23%, 0%.
What colors pair well with #ffe9c4?
#ffe9c4 pairs well with navy for crisp definition, while warm neutrals preserve its gentle character and darker browns add depth without overpowering the pale beige-yellow base in layouts and interiors alike. Use it for backgrounds and reserve darker accents for headings, borders, buttons, or other focal elements.
Is #ffe9c4 readable on white or black?
#ffe9c4 has a 1.18:1 contrast ratio on white and 17.70:1 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.