#FFFCEA Hex Color
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Reach for #fffcea when plain white feels too stark for a layout. This pale ivory white carries a faint yellow undertone, so it reads clean but warmer than pure white. It works best as a dominant background in UI or editorial design, though it can look washed out beside true white. The hex code #fffcea pairs well with muted sage or warm charcoal.
Questions about #fffcea
What is #fffcea in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #fffcea is rgb(255, 252, 234), in HSL hsl(51, 100%, 96%) and in CMYK 0%, 1%, 8%, 0%.
What colors pair well with #fffcea?
Muted sage, warm charcoal, and dusty terracotta all sit comfortably against #fffcea. Its faint yellow undertone flatters earthy mid-tones more than stark, cool grays.
Is #fffcea readable on white or black?
#fffcea has a 1.03:1 contrast ratio on white and 20.36:1 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.