#F29C6E Hex Color
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This pastel orange is warm, mellow, and glowing. With a sparkling, upbeat personality, #f29c6e brings a fresh sense of adventure to any design. Designers use this cheerful shade for youth-focused marketing, spring themes, and baby products. It promotes a feeling of optimism and fun in visual projects. The hex code for this inviting color is #f29c6e.
Questions about #f29c6e
What is #f29c6e in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #f29c6e is rgb(242, 156, 110), in HSL hsl(21, 84%, 69%) and in CMYK 0%, 36%, 55%, 5%.
What colors pair well with this pastel orange?
This warm pastel orange pairs beautifully with soft teals and cool mint greens to balance its high energy. Because it feels inherently cheerful and youthful, it also serves as a vibrant accent against neutral creams or light charcoal grays.
Is this shade considered warm or cool?
The color is decidedly warm, carrying a strong sunny undertone that feels like a late afternoon glow. Its inherent optimism makes it excellent for spring-themed designs or baby-related products where a friendly, approachable mood is the top priority.
Is #f29c6e readable on white or black?
#f29c6e has a 2.15:1 contrast ratio on white and 9.75:1 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.