#FFF08C Hex Color

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The First Daffodil color codes graphic
The First Daffodil is a luminous, pastel yellow that brings warmth to light-filled spring designs. Because it is so light, pair it with deep slate grays or charcoal for a balanced interface. It works well as a background color, and black text remains readable against it, maintaining an 18.1:1 contrast ratio. The hex code for this tone is #fff08c.

Questions about The First Daffodil

What is the hex code for The First Daffodil?
The First Daffodil is #fff08c. In RGB that is rgb(255, 240, 140), in HSL hsl(52, 100%, 77%) and in CMYK 0%, 6%, 45%, 0%.
What colors pair best with #fff08c?
Because #fff08c is a very light, luminous yellow, it creates the best balance when paired with high-contrast, deep neutrals like charcoal or slate. These grounding tones prevent the yellow from feeling too airy while maintaining a crisp, professional design interface.
Is The First Daffodil readable on white or black?
The First Daffodil has a 1.16:1 contrast ratio on white and 18.09:1 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.