FFF9C4

FFF9C4 is a hexadecimal color code used in digital color representations, typically expressed in CSS and other design tools as #FFF9C4. In the sRGB color space, it corresponds to RGB values of 255, 249, 196.

Visually, FFF9C4 is a pale warm yellow, very light and close to white, with a soft golden tint. In HSL terms, it is approximately hue 53 degrees, high saturation, and lightness around 88%, yielding a bright but gentle color. In CMYK terms, it is near 0% cyan, about 2–3% magenta, 23% yellow, and 0% black, reflecting its warm, yellow-leaning nature.

Applications for this color include use as a background, a highlight, or a paper-like surface in graphic and user interface design. It pairs well with cool tones such as navy, teal, and charcoal for contrast, and also complements rich browns for a warm, inviting palette. Because of its brightness, it is often used to convey warmth, optimism, and cleanliness in branding and layouts. When used in large areas or as a major background, it is important to balance it with darker text or elements to maintain readability.

Accessibility considerations suggest ensuring adequate contrast between this background and foreground text. For body text, dark gray or black typically provides better legibility than pure white on this shade.

Similar colors within common palettes include LemonChiffon (#FFFACD), Ivory (#FFFFF0), Cream (#FFFDD0), and LightYellow (#FFFFE0), which share the light, warm character of FFF9C4.