#FFF6CC Hex Color
A luminous, barely-there warm yellow
A luminous, barely-there yellow, #fff6cc offers a warm alternative to stark, standard white. Its high lightness and low saturation create an inviting, airy quality that works well as a neutral background for softer palettes. Because it sits on the lighter end of the spectrum, it performs best when paired with deep charcoal or slate greys rather than pure white. The hex code for this shade is #fff6cc.
Questions about #fff6cc
What is #fff6cc in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #fff6cc is rgb(255, 246, 204), in HSL hsl(49, 100%, 90%) and in CMYK 0%, 4%, 20%, 0%.
What colors pair best with #fff6cc?
#fff6cc functions best when contrasted against deep, cool neutrals like charcoal or slate greys. Avoid pairing this delicate yellow with pure white, as the lack of contrast can make your design look washed out and unintentionally muddy.
Is #fff6cc readable on white or black?
#fff6cc has a 1.08:1 contrast ratio on white and 19.30:1 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.