#FBF9E0

#FBF9E0

Color Values

HEX

#FBF9E0

RGB

251, 249, 224

HSL

55.6, 77.1%, 93.1%

HSV

55.6, 10.8%, 98.4%

CMYK

0.0%, 0.8%, 10.8%, 1.6%

OKLCH

0.9771 0.0327 103.3

Properties

Warm Light Nearest: beige

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: #FBF9E0;
color: #FBF9E0;
border-color: #FBF9E0;
Nearest Tailwind: Yellow 50 #FEFCE8

Tailwind Shades

Contrast Checker

Text on white

1.06:1

AA Fail AAA Fail

Text on black

19.73:1

AA Pass AAA Pass

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #FBF9E0?

RGB(251, 249, 224) · HSL(55.6, 77.1%, 93.1%) · CMYK(0.0%, 0.8%, 10.8%, 1.6%)

Does #FBF9E0 meet WCAG contrast on white?

1.06:1 — WCAG AA Fail, AAA Fail for normal text.

What text color is readable on #FBF9E0?

Use 000000 text on a #FBF9E0 background; contrast on black is 19.73:1.