#FFFAD5 Hex Color
A luminous and gentle pale yellow
This extremely pale, luminous yellow acts as a softer alternative to standard stark white. Because it holds very low saturation, #fffad5 provides a clean, neutral backdrop for health and wellness branding without the clinical feel of pure white. It pairs well with earthy terracotta or muted slate blues for added contrast. The hex code is #fffad5 and supports excellent readability for black text, ensuring WCAG accessibility standards for body copy.
Questions about #fffad5
What is #fffad5 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #fffad5 is rgb(255, 250, 213), in HSL hsl(53, 100%, 92%) and in CMYK 0%, 2%, 16%, 0%.
What colors pair well with #fffad5 for a balanced palette?
#fffad5 works beautifully as a neutral backdrop when paired with terracotta or deep slate blue. Using these grounded, earth-toned accents creates enough visual weight to anchor the airy, low-saturation nature of the yellow without overwhelming the design.
Is #fffad5 readable on white or black?
#fffad5 has a 1.05:1 contrast ratio on white and 19.88:1 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.