#FAE59E
Light Yellow
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About #FAE59E Light Yellow
#FAE59E is a light yellow color. In the RGB color model, it is composed of 250 red, 229 green, and 158 blue. In the HSL color space, it has a hue of 46°, saturation of 90%, and lightness of 80%.
This color has a high lightness value, making it a light color suitable for backgrounds. With high saturation, it appears vibrant and eye-catching.
CSS Code
Use #FAE59E in your CSS, SCSS, or Tailwind projects.
Color Properties
46°
Hue
90%
Saturation
80%
Lightness
Light Yellow
Color Harmonies
Colors that work well with #FAE59E based on color theory.
Accessibility
WCAG 2.1 contrast ratio of #FAE59E against white and black backgrounds.
Aa#FAE59E on White
Contrast Ratio1.25:1
AA ✗AA Large ✗AAA ✗
Aa#FAE59E on Black
Contrast Ratio16.77:1
AA ✓AA Large ✓AAA ✓
Color Conversion Table
Complete conversion of #FAE59E across different color formats.
| Format | Value |
|---|---|
| HEX | #FAE59E |
| RGB | rgb(250, 229, 158) |
| HSL | hsl(46, 90%, 80%) |
| RGB Decimal | 250, 229, 158 |
| RGB Percent | 98.0%, 89.8%, 62.0% |
| CMYK (approx.) | 0%, 8%, 37%, 2% |
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