#F0AF65 Hex Color
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This pastel orange has a high-key, sunny character that brings warmth without overwhelming a design. As a hex code, #f0af65 acts as an effective 30 percent accent color, pairing well with deep charcoal or slate blue. While it works for youthful, playful branding, avoid using it for long-form body text. Black text maintains high readability against this hue, making it accessible for UI elements.
Questions about #f0af65
What is #f0af65 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #f0af65 is rgb(240, 175, 101), in HSL hsl(32, 82%, 67%) and in CMYK 0%, 27%, 58%, 6%.
What colors pair best with #f0af65 in a palette?
This warm pastel orange pairs naturally with cool-toned neutrals to ground its energy. It creates a balanced, sophisticated design when combined with slate blue or a dark charcoal gray, preventing the palette from feeling too overwhelming or sweet.
Is #f0af65 readable on white or black?
#f0af65 has a 1.90:1 contrast ratio on white and 11.02:1 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.