#F1C49D Hex Color
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Soft and milky, pastel orange has almost no bite. Its hex code is #f1c49d, and its low saturation plus high lightness give it a calm, friendly feel. Use it as a dominant base in kids’ brands, spring layouts, or food packaging, where it flatters deep navy more than plain white. Black text sits at about 13.1:1 contrast on it, so small copy stays readable.
Questions about #f1c49d
What is #f1c49d in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #f1c49d is rgb(241, 196, 157), in HSL hsl(28, 75%, 78%) and in CMYK 0%, 19%, 35%, 5%.
What colors pair well with #f1c49d?
Deep navy and charcoal give #f1c49d a richer contrast than white does. For a warmer palette, try terracotta or sage accents.
Is #f1c49d readable on white or black?
#f1c49d has a 1.60:1 contrast ratio on white and 13.12:1 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.