#F2C598 Hex Color
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Pastel orange with a sandy, peachy cast. The hex code #f2c598 is low in saturation, which keeps it mellow and warm. It works best as a dominant base for spring themes, baby products, and food packaging. Next to plain white it can wash out, so pair it with darker neighbors. Black text on it reaches 13.2:1 contrast, clearing WCAG AA for small body text.
Questions about #f2c598
What is #f2c598 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #f2c598 is rgb(242, 197, 152), in HSL hsl(30, 78%, 77%) and in CMYK 0%, 19%, 37%, 5%.
What colors pair well with #f2c598?
Is #f2c598 readable on white or black?
#f2c598 has a 1.58:1 contrast ratio on white and 13.21:1 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.