#F2BC9F Hex Color
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Somewhere between apricot and faded terracotta, this pastel orange gets its mellow feel from low saturation and a light, dusty finish. #f2bc9f works best as a dominant base or background, though it can wash out next to pure white. It pairs well with deep teal or charcoal for contrast. Black text on the hex code #f2bc9f reaches about 12.5:1, so small body text stays readable.
Questions about #f2bc9f
What is #f2bc9f in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #f2bc9f is rgb(242, 188, 159), in HSL hsl(21, 76%, 79%) and in CMYK 0%, 22%, 34%, 5%.
What colors pair well with #f2bc9f?
Deep teal and charcoal make #f2bc9f feel grounded, since dark, cool neighbors offset its soft warmth. For a gentler palette, try sage or cream. Avoid pairing it with bright orange or yellow, which push it toward looking washed out.
Is #f2bc9f readable on white or black?
#f2bc9f has a 1.68:1 contrast ratio on white and 12.46:1 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.