#FFEFB4 Hex Color
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This luminous, unsaturated yellow reads like a warm, pale beige. Because it sits on the lighter end of the spectrum, #ffefb4 works best as a neutral background rather than a primary focus color. It provides excellent readability for black text, making it a reliable choice for UI designs or stationery. Pair it with soft grays or sage greens to prevent the color from washing out.
Questions about #ffefb4
What is #ffefb4 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #ffefb4 is rgb(255, 239, 180), in HSL hsl(47, 100%, 85%) and in CMYK 0%, 6%, 29%, 0%.
What colors pair best with #ffefb4 in design?
Is #ffefb4 readable on white or black?
#ffefb4 has a 1.15:1 contrast ratio on white and 18.25:1 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.