#FFFECC Hex Color
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Softer than ivory and one step from white, #fffecc is a pale yellow with a warm, milky glow. Its very low saturation keeps it mellow, which suits a large background base more than a small accent. The hex code #fffecc pairs well with olive or slate blue, and black text reads at about 20.3:1 contrast.
Questions about #fffecc
What is #fffecc in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #fffecc is rgb(255, 254, 204), in HSL hsl(59, 100%, 90%) and in CMYK 0%, 0%, 20%, 0%.
What colors pair well with #fffecc?
Pale yellow like this pairs well with sage, slate blue, and charcoal, which give its warmth some weight. Avoid pure white borders and backgrounds, they wash it out.
Is #fffecc readable on white or black?
#fffecc has a 1.03:1 contrast ratio on white and 20.30:1 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.