#F3A282 Hex Color
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#f3a282 is a pale, unsaturated orange with a distinctly warm, peach-like glow. Its light chroma makes it an excellent choice for background surfaces where you need softness without overwhelming the eye. Because black text maintains a high contrast of 10.3:1 against this shade, it is accessible for body copy. Pair it with deep charcoal or muted slate blues to ground its inherent playfulness.
Questions about #f3a282
What is #f3a282 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #f3a282 is rgb(243, 162, 130), in HSL hsl(17, 82%, 73%) and in CMYK 0%, 33%, 47%, 5%.
What colors pair well with #f3a282?
You should pair #f3a282 with deep charcoal or muted slate blue tones to ground its inherent playfulness. These darker, cooler colors provide the necessary visual anchor to keep the peach from feeling too washed out or overly whimsical.
Is #f3a282 readable on white or black?
#f3a282 has a 2.03:1 contrast ratio on white and 10.30:1 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.