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#FAEC9E color code is #FAEC9E. Use this page to get all code formats, explore shades and tints, and find colors that work with #faec9e.

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#FAEC9E Accessibility & WCAG Contrast

Relative luminance of #FAEC9E is 0.8278. Its WCAG contrast ratio is 1.20:1 against white and 17.56:1 against black. Use the card with the higher ratio for body text.

The quick brown fox
#FAEC9E on white1.20:1Fail
The quick brown fox
#FAEC9E on black17.56:1AAA
The quick brown fox
White on #FAEC9E1.20:1Fail
The quick brown fox
Black on #FAEC9E17.56:1AAA

#FAEC9E — Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hex code for #FAEC9E?+
The hex code for #FAEC9E is #FAEC9E. In RGB it's rgb(250, 236, 158), and in HSL it's hsl(51, 90%, 80%).
What is the RGB value of #FAEC9E?+
#FAEC9E in RGB is (250, 236, 158). Written in CSS: rgb(250, 236, 158).
What is the CMYK value of #FAEC9E?+
#FAEC9E converts to CMYK(0%, 6%, 37%, 2%) for print. Hex equivalent is #FAEC9E.
Is #faec9e a warm or cool color?+
#FAEC9E (#FAEC9E) is a warm yellow — its hue sits at 51° on the color wheel, placing it in the warm part of the spectrum.
What color family does #faec9e belong to?+
#FAEC9E belongs to the yellow family. Its HSL is 51°, 90%, 80% — a warm tone within the broader yellow group.
Is #faec9e accessible for body text on a white background?+
#FAEC9E on white reaches a WCAG contrast ratio of 1.2:1 — 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 #faec9e?+
The nearest Pantone match for #FAEC9E (#FAEC9E) is 7457 C Lemon Chiffon, calculated by Euclidean RGB distance over the Pantone Matching System.

How to use #FAEC9E in design

Practical guidance for using #faec9e (#FAEC9E) across four design contexts, derived from its hue, lightness, saturation, and WCAG contrast.

Web & UI design

#FAEC9E (#FAEC9E) works well as a background color in dark UIs or as a button fill paired with white text — at 17.6:1 against black it's AAA-accessible for body text reversed onto it. Don't use it for text on a white background; 1.2:1 contrast won't pass AA.

Branding & identity

As a brand color, #FAEC9E (#FAEC9E) 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

#FAEC9E 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 — #faec9e 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

#FAEC9E 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.