#F4AC69 Hex Color
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Reach for #f4ac69 when a design needs warmth without the shout. This pastel orange has low saturation and high lightness, so it glows softly rather than burns. It works best as a dominant background, and black text stays readable on it at about 11:1 contrast. Pair it with deep teal for a fresh, sparkling combination.
Questions about #f4ac69
What is #f4ac69 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #f4ac69 is rgb(244, 172, 105), in HSL hsl(29, 86%, 68%) and in CMYK 0%, 30%, 57%, 4%.
What text color works best on #f4ac69?
Black text is the safest choice, at about 11:1 contrast, well above the 4.5:1 that WCAG AA requires for body copy. White text falls far short and should be avoided on this shade.
What colors pair well with #f4ac69?
Deep teal and navy make #f4ac69 glow by contrast, while terracotta and brown keep it warm and earthy. Treat it as the dominant tone and let the darker shade act as the accent.
Is #f4ac69 readable on white or black?
#f4ac69 has a 1.91:1 contrast ratio on white and 10.95:1 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.