#FFEBB9 Hex Color
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This pale, luminous yellow reads like a warm, desaturated cream. Because it holds significant lightness, #ffebb9 works best as a soft background or a supporting neutral rather than a main focal point. It pairs beautifully with deep charcoal or sage green to anchor the palette. The hex code #ffebb9 provides excellent contrast for black text, making it a reliable choice for accessible interface designs.
Questions about #ffebb9
What is #ffebb9 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #ffebb9 is rgb(255, 235, 185), in HSL hsl(43, 100%, 86%) and in CMYK 0%, 8%, 27%, 0%.
What colors pair best with #ffebb9?
Is #ffebb9 readable on white or black?
#ffebb9 has a 1.17:1 contrast ratio on white and 17.83:1 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.