#F1B495 Hex Color

Online color picker to view shades, tints, color codes, and complementary colors

Hex color #f1b495 graphic
#f1b495 is a warm, unsaturated pastel orange with a soft, mellow glow. Because it is highly legible, it works well as a background for black text in UI design. Pair this shade with a deep charcoal or navy to ground its airy feel. The hex code for this approachable tone is #f1b495, making it a reliable choice for friendly branding or playful, youthful illustrations.

Questions about #f1b495

What is #f1b495 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #f1b495 is rgb(241, 180, 149), in HSL hsl(20, 77%, 76%) and in CMYK 0%, 25%, 38%, 5%.
What colors pair best with #f1b495?
Pair #f1b495 with deep charcoal or dark navy to ground its airy, pastel nature. These darker tones provide necessary contrast against the lightness of the orange, making it an excellent choice for readable UI text or professional branding accents.
Is #f1b495 readable on white or black?
#f1b495 has a 1.79:1 contrast ratio on white and 11.70:1 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.