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#F9DDA2
Color Values
#F9DDA2
249, 221, 162
40.7, 87.9%, 80.6%
40.7, 34.9%, 97.6%
0.0%, 11.2%, 34.9%, 2.4%
0.907 0.0815 85.4
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: #F9DDA2;
color: #F9DDA2;
border-color: #F9DDA2;
Orange 200
#FED7AA
Tailwind Shades
Contrast Checker
Text on white
1.32:1
Text on black
15.89:1
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Frequently Asked Questions
What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #F9DDA2?
RGB(249, 221, 162) · HSL(40.7, 87.9%, 80.6%) · CMYK(0.0%, 11.2%, 34.9%, 2.4%)
Does #F9DDA2 meet WCAG contrast on white?
1.32:1 — WCAG AA Fail, AAA Fail for normal text.
What text color is readable on #F9DDA2?
Use 000000 text on a #F9DDA2 background; contrast on black is 15.89:1.