#FFFFA2 Hex Color
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Soft as fresh butter, pale yellow is a warm, luminous tint that keeps white’s brightness with a mellow glow. Its hex code is #ffffa2. The low saturation makes it a solid base for large backgrounds, though it can wash out next to pure white. It reads richer against deep olive than gray, and black text on it hits about 20:1 contrast, well past WCAG AA.
Questions about #ffffa2
What is #ffffa2 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #ffffa2 is rgb(255, 255, 162), in HSL hsl(60, 100%, 82%) and in CMYK 0%, 0%, 36%, 0%.
What colors pair well with #ffffa2?
Deep olive and warm charcoal ground #ffffa2 best, since both pull out its yellow undertone without fighting its lightness. For a fresher mix, set it beside soft sage.
Is #ffffa2 readable on white or black?
#ffffa2 has a 1.04:1 contrast ratio on white and 20.07:1 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.