#F0AE6B Hex Color
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#f0ae6b is a light, softly muted orange with peach and golden undertones. Its gentle saturation creates a fresh, youthful glow without feeling loud. Use it as a supporting tone for spring, food, sports, or youth branding, paired with deep navy or brown. The hex code #f0ae6b supports clear black text, while white text lacks sufficient contrast.
Questions about #f0ae6b
What is #f0ae6b in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #f0ae6b is rgb(240, 174, 107), in HSL hsl(30, 82%, 68%) and in CMYK 0%, 27%, 55%, 6%.
What colors pair well with #f0ae6b?
Deep navy and warm brown pair well with #f0ae6b because their darker, grounded tones balance its soft peach-gold warmth and create clear separation in branding, interfaces, and seasonal palettes for a balanced result.
Is #f0ae6b warm or cool?
#f0ae6b reads as a warm color, with peach and golden undertones that place it closer to orange than yellow or pink. Its softened saturation keeps the warmth gentle, making it feel fresh and approachable rather than bright or aggressive.
Does #f0ae6b work with black or white text?
Black text is the safer choice on #f0ae6b, while white text lacks sufficient contrast for dependable readability across common font sizes, weights, and interface contexts that require clear reading. Use a contrast checker before publishing accessible text.
Is #f0ae6b readable on white or black?
#f0ae6b has a 1.91:1 contrast ratio on white and 10.97:1 on black. WCAG asks for 4.5:1 for body text and 3:1 for large text, so on white it is too faint for text and on black it works for body text. Try other pairs in the contrast checker.