#FFFE8B Hex Color
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Softer than a stick of butter, #fffe8b is a pale, mellow yellow that reads warm without shouting. Its high lightness gives it a fresh, clean feel that suits sale banners, dairy packaging, and spring layouts. Pair it with deep olive or charcoal, since it can wash out beside pure white. Black text on this hex code hits about 19.8:1 contrast, well past AA.
Questions about #fffe8b
What is #fffe8b in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #fffe8b is rgb(255, 254, 139), in HSL hsl(59, 100%, 77%) and in CMYK 0%, 0%, 45%, 0%. Browse more shades of yellow with names and hex codes.
What text color works best on #fffe8b?
Black text reads best on #fffe8b, reaching about 19.8:1 contrast, far above the 4.5:1 required for AA body text. Dark gray and navy also hold up well.
What colors pair well with #fffe8b?
Deep olive, charcoal, and slate blue all ground this bright pale yellow without dulling it. Avoid pure white backdrops, where it can look washed out.
Is #fffe8b readable on white or black?
#fffe8b has a 1.06:1 contrast ratio on white and 19.80:1 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.