#F3956B Hex Color
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Soft as an apricot with cream stirred in, #f3956b is a pastel orange that leans coral. Its high lightness keeps it mellow, so it works best as a background or large base, and it flatters deep teal. Black text on it reaches about 9.3:1 contrast, clearing WCAG AA. The hex code #f3956b sits near where orange tips into pink, as shown in what colors make pink.
Questions about #f3956b
What is #f3956b in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #f3956b is rgb(243, 149, 107), in HSL hsl(19, 85%, 69%) and in CMYK 0%, 39%, 56%, 5%. Browse more shades of orange with names and hex codes.
What colors go well with #f3956b?
Deep teal, navy, and charcoal all make #f3956b glow by contrast, while warm creams keep it soft and cohesive. Its lightness means darker partners work better than pale ones, which can wash it out.
Is #f3956b readable on white or black?
#f3956b has a 2.25:1 contrast ratio on white and 9.32:1 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.