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#FAE39E color code is #FAE39E. Use this page to get all code formats, explore shades and tints, and find colors that work with #fae39e.

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#FAE39E Accessibility & WCAG Contrast

Relative luminance of #FAE39E is 0.7773. Its WCAG contrast ratio is 1.27:1 against white and 16.55:1 against black. Use the card with the higher ratio for body text.

The quick brown fox
#FAE39E on white1.27:1Fail
The quick brown fox
#FAE39E on black16.55:1AAA
The quick brown fox
White on #FAE39E1.27:1Fail
The quick brown fox
Black on #FAE39E16.55:1AAA

#FAE39E — Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hex code for #FAE39E?+
The hex code for #FAE39E is #FAE39E. In RGB it's rgb(250, 227, 158), and in HSL it's hsl(45, 90%, 80%).
What is the RGB value of #FAE39E?+
#FAE39E in RGB is (250, 227, 158). Written in CSS: rgb(250, 227, 158).
What is the CMYK value of #FAE39E?+
#FAE39E converts to CMYK(0%, 9%, 37%, 2%) for print. Hex equivalent is #FAE39E.
Is #fae39e a warm or cool color?+
#FAE39E (#FAE39E) is a warm yellow — its hue sits at 45° on the color wheel, placing it in the warm part of the spectrum.
What color family does #fae39e belong to?+
#FAE39E belongs to the yellow family. Its HSL is 45°, 90%, 80% — a warm tone within the broader yellow group.
Is #fae39e accessible for body text on a white background?+
#FAE39E on white reaches a WCAG contrast ratio of 1.27:1 — below the AA threshold (4.5:1) for normal body text. Reserve for large headings or pair with a darker variant.
What is the closest Pantone match for #fae39e?+
The nearest Pantone match for #FAE39E (#FAE39E) is 127 C Pantone 127 C, calculated by Euclidean RGB distance over the Pantone Matching System.

How to use #FAE39E in design

Practical guidance for using #fae39e (#FAE39E) across four design contexts, derived from its hue, lightness, saturation, and WCAG contrast.

Web & UI design

#FAE39E (#FAE39E) works well as a background color in dark UIs or as a button fill paired with white text — at 16.6:1 against black it's AAA-accessible for body text reversed onto it. Don't use it for text on a white background; 1.3:1 contrast won't pass AA.

Branding & identity

As a brand color, #FAE39E (#FAE39E) reads as high-energy and confident and approachable and modern. It fits naturally into delivery, logistics, kid-focused brands, signage. Use it as the primary identity color and pair with one neutral (white, off-white, or near-black). Test legibility on both your logo and small UI text before locking it in — saturation that works on a 200px logo can feel overpowering at favicon scale.

Fashion & apparel

#FAE39E flatters warm-leaning skin tones (golden, peach, olive undertones) and works well in spring/summer collections. It pairs naturally with warm neutrals (cream, camel, brown, olive) and contrasts effectively with denim or navy. As an accent piece — scarf, bag, shoes — #fae39e can carry an entire neutral outfit; as a head-to-toe color it can overwhelm and is best reserved for evening or statement pieces.

Interior design

#FAE39E is best used as a single accent wall, ceiling stripe, or feature piece (cabinetry, tile, an upholstered headboard) — at this saturation a full room can feel overwhelming. Pair with crisp white trim and one warm-wood tone to ground the energy.