#FFFBB4 Hex Color
A luminous pale yellow with airy warmth
This pale, luminous yellow brings a gentle, airy quality to design projects. It reads as a softer, warmer alternative to pure white, making it effective for minimalist UI backgrounds. Because black text offers excellent contrast against the hex code #fffbb4, it remains highly readable for body copy. Pair this shade with deep charcoal or slate blue to ground its inherent lightness.
Questions about #fffbb4
What is #fffbb4 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #fffbb4 is rgb(255, 251, 180), in HSL hsl(57, 100%, 85%) and in CMYK 0%, 2%, 29%, 0%.
What colors pair well with the pale yellow #fffbb4?
Is #fffbb4 a suitable background color for long-form text?
Yes, #fffbb4 acts as a high-contrast background that remains readable when paired with dark, high-contrast typography. It is significantly warmer than pure white, which reduces eye strain during prolonged reading while still providing the clean, minimalist look required for effective user interfaces.
Is #fffbb4 readable on white or black?
#fffbb4 has a 1.06:1 contrast ratio on white and 19.70:1 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.