Rite of Spring
A luminous, unsaturated yellow with gentle warmth
#ffeba9 is a luminous, unsaturated yellow that feels soft and gentle. Because it is so light, black text remains highly legible against it, making it a functional choice for reading-heavy UI layouts. Pair this pastel with a deep charcoal or navy to create immediate contrast. The hex code #ffeba9 works best as a primary background color rather than a small accent.
Questions about Rite of Spring
What is the hex code for Rite of Spring?
Rite of Spring is #ffeba9. In RGB that is rgb(255, 235, 169), in HSL hsl(46, 100%, 83%) and in CMYK 0%, 8%, 34%, 0%.
Does #ffeba9 work well for UI background design?
Yes, #ffeba9 functions as an excellent primary background color because its unsaturated, luminous quality provides high legibility for black text. This balance of softness and clarity makes it a practical choice for reading-heavy layouts that need a gentle, welcoming interface.
Is Rite of Spring readable on white or black?
Rite of Spring 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.