#FFEF89 Hex Color
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Baby product packaging and spring sale banners often reach for #ffef89, a pastel yellow with a soft, sunny glow. Its high lightness keeps it mellow rather than loud, and it carries a gentle warmth suited to youth and positivity. Pair it with slate blue for a fresh, balanced palette. The hex code #ffef89 works best as a background base, not a small accent.
Questions about #ffef89
What is #ffef89 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #ffef89 is rgb(255, 239, 137), in HSL hsl(52, 100%, 77%) and in CMYK 0%, 6%, 46%, 0%.
What colors pair well with #ffef89?
Try slate blue for a fresh, balanced contrast, or charcoal for text and interface details. Terracotta adds an earthy warmth if you want a sunnier, more grounded palette.
Is #ffef89 readable on white or black?
#ffef89 has a 1.16:1 contrast ratio on white and 17.95:1 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.