#F3FEAD

#F3FEAD

Color Values

HEX

#F3FEAD

RGB

243, 254, 173

HSL

68.1, 97.6%, 83.7%

HSV

68.1, 31.9%, 99.6%

CMYK

4.3%, 0.0%, 31.9%, 0.4%

OKLCH

0.9703 0.1028 114.6

Properties

Color Psychology

Pale yellows and creams evoke sunlight, freshness, and intellectual clarity. They are the lightest chromatic colors the eye perceives, creating a sense of spaciousness and openness. Light yellow is often associated with new beginnings and gentle happiness.

Design Usage

Light yellows are excellent for background tints, highlight markers, and information callout boxes. They add warmth to white-dominated layouts without overwhelming the content hierarchy. Use them cautiously for text backgrounds since pale yellow on white creates poor contrast ratios.

Color Harmonies

Color Blindness Simulation

CSS Usage

background-color: #F3FEAD;
color: #F3FEAD;
border-color: #F3FEAD;
Nearest Tailwind: Lime 200 #D9F99D

Tailwind Shades

Contrast Checker

Text on white

1.07:1

AA Fail AAA Fail

Text on black

19.59:1

AA Pass AAA Pass

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #F3FEAD?

RGB(243, 254, 173) · HSL(68.1, 97.6%, 83.7%) · CMYK(4.3%, 0.0%, 31.9%, 0.4%)

Does #F3FEAD meet WCAG contrast on white?

1.07:1 — WCAG AA Fail, AAA Fail for normal text.

What text color is readable on #F3FEAD?

Use 000000 text on a #F3FEAD background; contrast on black is 19.59:1.