#FFEBB5 Hex Color
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This unsaturated, luminous yellow is light and airy, offering a gentle alternative to stark white. Because it sits high on the lightness scale, #ffebb5 works well as a subtle background for editorial layouts or spa branding. Pair it with deep charcoal text to maximize readability. The hex code for this pastel shade is #ffebb5, which balances warmth with a clean, modern aesthetic.
Questions about #ffebb5
What is #ffebb5 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #ffebb5 is rgb(255, 235, 181), in HSL hsl(44, 100%, 85%) and in CMYK 0%, 8%, 29%, 0%.
What colors pair best with #ffebb5?
Is #ffebb5 readable on white or black?
#ffebb5 has a 1.17:1 contrast ratio on white and 17.80:1 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.