#F29C6B Hex Color

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Like a ripe apricot, this soft orange glows with mellow warmth. Its high lightness makes #f29c6b a friendly background color, and black text clears WCAG AA on it with a 9.7:1 contrast. The hex code leans peachy, sitting close to other shades of pink, and it pairs best with deep teal for a fresh, springlike palette.

Questions about #f29c6b

What is #f29c6b in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #f29c6b is rgb(242, 156, 107), in HSL hsl(22, 84%, 68%) and in CMYK 0%, 36%, 56%, 5%.
What colors pair well with #f29c6b?
Deep teal and navy make #f29c6b feel fresh and crisp, while sage keeps it softer. Skip pale yellows nearby, since they wash out its warmth.
Is #f29c6b readable on white or black?
#f29c6b has a 2.15:1 contrast ratio on white and 9.74:1 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.