#FFEE96 Hex Color
Soft luminous yellow with gentle warmth
This mellow, unsaturated yellow brings a soft luminosity to interface designs. Because of its light saturation, the hex code #ffee96 functions best as a background color or a subtle accent rather than a dominant primary hue. It pairs well with deep charcoal or slate gray text, which provides the high contrast needed for excellent readability. Use it for spring-themed branding or baby products where a gentle, positive tone is required.
Questions about #ffee96
What is #ffee96 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #ffee96 is rgb(255, 238, 150), in HSL hsl(50, 100%, 79%) and in CMYK 0%, 7%, 41%, 0%.
What colors pair well with #ffee96 for UI design?
Is #ffee96 suitable for use as a primary interface color?
This color is generally too unsaturated and pale to serve as a primary action color for buttons or headers. Instead, use #ffee96 as a background for cards or section dividers to create a gentle, warm, and inviting user experience.
Is #ffee96 readable on white or black?
#ffee96 has a 1.17:1 contrast ratio on white and 17.92:1 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.