#FFFAE9 Hex Color
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This delicate, luminous off-white carries subtle hints of grey and sun-warmed yellow. It provides a cleaner, softer alternative to pure white, making it an ideal choice for minimalist UI backgrounds. The hex code #fffae9 offers high readability with black text, ensuring excellent accessibility for body copy. Pair this shade with deep charcoal or sage green to ground its airy, peaceful personality in modern designs.
Questions about #fffae9
What is #fffae9 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #fffae9 is rgb(255, 250, 233), in HSL hsl(46, 100%, 96%) and in CMYK 0%, 2%, 9%, 0%.
Does #fffae9 work well for website body text?
This color is far too light to use for body text, as it will lack the necessary contrast against a standard white or light gray background. It functions best as a background color, allowing dark text to remain highly readable and accessible.
What colors pair well with #fffae9?
Is #fffae9 readable on white or black?
#fffae9 has a 1.04:1 contrast ratio on white and 20.10:1 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.