#FFECB4 Hex Color
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#ffecb4 is a pale, warm pastel with soft yellow undertones and low saturation, giving designs a mellow, welcoming feel. Its gentle lightness suits spring branding, baby products, spa packaging, interiors, and calm UI backgrounds. Use it as a dominant base with deep navy or charcoal accents. Black text reads at about 17.9:1 contrast, while white can look washed out. The hex code is #ffecb4.
Questions about #ffecb4
What is #ffecb4 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #ffecb4 is rgb(255, 236, 180), in HSL hsl(45, 100%, 85%) and in CMYK 0%, 7%, 29%, 0%.
What colors pair well with #ffecb4?
Is #ffecb4 warm or cool?
#ffecb4 reads as a warm color because its pale base carries soft yellow undertones, creating a mellow, welcoming mood that fits spring branding, wellness packaging, nurseries, and relaxed interior palettes.
Is #ffecb4 readable on white or black?
#ffecb4 has a 1.17:1 contrast ratio on white and 17.90:1 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.