#FFFABE Hex Color
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#fffabe is a pale, luminous yellow that feels airy and clean. Because of its high lightness, it functions well as a supporting background or a cheerful accent rather than a dominant tone. Pair this hex code with deep charcoal or slate gray to anchor its warmth. It provides excellent readability for text, making it a reliable choice for minimal UI design.
Questions about #fffabe
What is #fffabe in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #fffabe is rgb(255, 250, 190), in HSL hsl(55, 100%, 87%) and in CMYK 0%, 2%, 25%, 0%.
What makes #fffabe feel different from standard bright yellows?
#fffabe is significantly desaturated and lightened, moving it closer to a warm cream than a primary yellow. This high lightness reduces the visual intensity typically associated with yellow, making it a sophisticated choice for softer, more modern color palettes.
Is #fffabe readable on white or black?
#fffabe has a 1.06:1 contrast ratio on white and 19.66:1 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.