#FFFFA7 Hex Color
Soft light, easy warmth
Sunlight through a thin curtain. #ffffa7 is a pale, unsaturated yellow that stays mellow because its lightness sits so close to white. Use it as a dominant base in clean, minimal layouts for bridal, dairy, or health brands. Pair it with slate blue or charcoal to keep the warmth in check. Black text on #ffffa7 hits about 20.1:1 contrast, well past WCAG AA for body copy.
Questions about #ffffa7
What is #ffffa7 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #ffffa7 is rgb(255, 255, 167), in HSL hsl(60, 100%, 83%) and in CMYK 0%, 0%, 35%, 0%.
What colors pair well with #ffffa7?
It pairs best with muted mid-tones that give its high lightness something to lean against, like charcoal, slate blue, or warm olive. Avoid placing it on pure white, where the shade washes out and loses its yellow cast.
Is #ffffa7 readable on white or black?
#ffffa7 has a 1.04:1 contrast ratio on white and 20.11:1 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.