#FFEF95 Hex Color
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This luminous pastel yellow exudes warmth without overpowering other elements. #ffef95 serves as an excellent background for spring-themed projects or playful branding. Because it is so light, black text remains highly readable, ensuring accessible designs. Use it alongside deep charcoal or navy to ground the brightness. The hex code for this mellow shade is #ffef95.
Questions about #ffef95
What is #ffef95 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #ffef95 is rgb(255, 239, 149), in HSL hsl(51, 100%, 79%) and in CMYK 0%, 6%, 42%, 0%.
What colors pair best with #ffef95?
Is #ffef95 suitable for text usage?
This shade is too light to support white text and often fails accessibility standards when used for small body copy. It is best utilized as a background color or a large graphical element, while keeping all readable text in a dark, high-contrast color.
Is #ffef95 readable on white or black?
#ffef95 has a 1.16:1 contrast ratio on white and 18.03:1 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.