#FFFFA5 Hex Color
Luminous warmth with a mellow glow
With its very high lightness and moderate saturation, #ffffa5 is a luminous, warm pale yellow with a soft creamy cast. This hex code suggests freshness, purity, and cheerful simplicity without the glare of pure white. It works well as a generous UI background or clean beauty accent, though white text lacks separation; black text reaches about 20.1:1 contrast.
Questions about #ffffa5
What is #ffffa5 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #ffffa5 is rgb(255, 255, 165), in HSL hsl(60, 100%, 82%) and in CMYK 0%, 0%, 35%, 0%.
What colors pair well with #ffffa5?
#ffffa5 pairs well with charcoal, navy, muted sage, and warm neutrals because these darker, restrained tones anchor its high lightness while preserving the soft, clean mood created by its moderate saturation and warm yellow undertone. Use it as a dominant background and reserve darker shades for text and key controls.
Is #ffffa5 readable on white or black?
#ffffa5 has a 1.04:1 contrast ratio on white and 20.09:1 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.