#FFFABA Hex Color
A luminous cream yellow with warmth
With high lightness and low visual saturation, #fffaba is a luminous, mellow yellow with a warm cream undertone. The hex code #fffaba works well as a dominant background for health, bridal, dairy, and clean beauty layouts, though it can wash out beside pure white. Near-black text provides strong readability, with about 19.6:1 contrast for body copy.
Questions about #fffaba
What is #fffaba in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #fffaba is rgb(255, 250, 186), in HSL hsl(56, 100%, 86%) and in CMYK 0%, 2%, 27%, 0%.
Which colors pair well with #fffaba?
Pair #fffaba with charcoal, muted sage, dusty blue, or warm beige to balance its luminous cream-yellow base and give layouts clearer contrast, depth, and visual structure without losing its gentle mood. Deeper accents add structure, while similarly pale colors may make the overall design look washed out.
Is #fffaba readable on white or black?
#fffaba has a 1.06:1 contrast ratio on white and 19.63:1 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.