#FFECC0 Hex Color
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#ffecc0 is a soft, luminous beige with warm yellow undertones. Because it has very low saturation, it functions best as a neutral background rather than a main accent. Pair this color with deep charcoals or slate grays to create a clean, sophisticated contrast that avoids looking washed out. Its hex code is #ffecc0, and black text remains highly legible against it for accessible UI design.
Questions about #ffecc0
What is #ffecc0 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #ffecc0 is rgb(255, 236, 192), in HSL hsl(42, 100%, 88%) and in CMYK 0%, 7%, 25%, 0%. Browse more shades of yellow with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #ffecc0?
#ffecc0 works best when paired with high-contrast, deep neutrals like charcoal or slate gray. These darker tones prevent the light, luminous quality of the beige from appearing washed out while maintaining excellent readability for text and interface elements.
Is #ffecc0 readable on white or black?
#ffecc0 has a 1.16:1 contrast ratio on white and 18.01:1 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.