#FFFCEF Hex Color
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A delicate off-white, #fffcef carries subtle yellow and grey undertones that soften its appearance. This shade creates a gentle, airy backdrop for clean beauty branding or minimalist web interfaces. Because it offers strong contrast with black text, it maintains excellent readability as a background color. The hex code for this versatile neutral is #fffcef. It serves as a warm alternative to stark, clinical whites.
Questions about #fffcef
What is #fffcef in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #fffcef is rgb(255, 252, 239), in HSL hsl(49, 100%, 97%) and in CMYK 0%, 1%, 6%, 0%.
Does #fffcef read as a cool or warm color?
#fffcef reads as a warm, inviting off-white due to its underlying yellow pigment. While it sits near the neutral threshold, the warmth is distinct enough to soften clinical layouts without leaning into a heavy, saturated yellow.
Is #fffcef readable on white or black?
#fffcef has a 1.02:1 contrast ratio on white and 20.42:1 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.