#FFF7B6 Hex Color
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This pale, unsaturated yellow acts as a sunny neutral. Because it is so light, #fff7b6 works best as a background color rather than for fine details or small text. It pairs well with high-contrast charcoals or deep forest greens, keeping designs from feeling washed out. The hex code for this luminous tone is #fff7b6, which provides excellent readability for black body text.
Questions about #fff7b6
What is #fff7b6 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #fff7b6 is rgb(255, 247, 182), in HSL hsl(53, 100%, 86%) and in CMYK 0%, 3%, 29%, 0%.
Is #fff7b6 a good choice for text elements?
Avoid using #fff7b6 for small or thin text because its high brightness makes it difficult to read against white or off-white backgrounds. It is strictly recommended as a background wash or a subtle secondary highlight, rather than a primary font color.
Is #fff7b6 readable on white or black?
#fff7b6 has a 1.09:1 contrast ratio on white and 19.23:1 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.