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Northern Star is a luminous, pale off-white with distinct yellow undertones. Because it carries so much light, it functions best as a large-scale background where a standard white feels too sterile or harsh. It offers excellent legibility for black text, ensuring high contrast for clean interfaces. The hex code for this airy shade is #ffffea.
Questions about Northern Star
What is the hex code for Northern Star?
Northern Star is #ffffea. In RGB that is rgb(255, 255, 234), in HSL hsl(60, 100%, 96%) and in CMYK 0%, 0%, 8%, 0%.
Where does Northern Star #ffffea work best in UI design?
Northern Star functions perfectly as a large-scale background where a pure white would feel too harsh or clinical. It provides a soft, warm environment that maintains excellent legibility for black or deep charcoal text on websites.
Does #ffffea read as a warm or cool color?
Northern Star reads definitively as a warm, luminous color due to its distinct yellow undertones. It brings a subtle, sunlit quality to designs, making it a friendly alternative to cool-toned grays or standard bright whites.
Is Northern Star readable on white or black?
Northern Star has a 1.01:1 contrast ratio on white and 20.74:1 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.