#F49B4D Hex Color
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The hex code #f49b4d is a medium-light orange with a strong yellow undertone, vivid enough to glow without reading neon. Its high lightness keeps the mood mellow and sunlit. White text falls short on contrast here, so pair it with black type. It works best as a bold accent in food branding, sports, and autumn layouts.
Questions about #f49b4d
What is #f49b4d in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #f49b4d is rgb(244, 155, 77), in HSL hsl(28, 88%, 63%) and in CMYK 0%, 36%, 68%, 4%.
What text color works best on #f49b4d?
Black text reads best on #f49b4d, with a contrast ratio of about 9.6:1, well above WCAG AA limits for body text. White text falls short, so keep light type off this orange.
What colors pair well with #f49b4d?
Is #f49b4d readable on white or black?
#f49b4d has a 2.17:1 contrast ratio on white and 9.64:1 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.