#F4B49B Hex Color
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This pale orange is warm, desaturated, and airy. The hex code for this pastel shade is #f4b49b. It functions best as a gentle background that keeps interfaces feeling approachable. Always pair this color with deep charcoal or black text to maintain readability, as it offers a strong 11.8:1 contrast ratio. Avoid using it alongside white, as the tone tends to wash out.
Questions about #f4b49b
What is #f4b49b in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #f4b49b is rgb(244, 180, 155), in HSL hsl(17, 80%, 78%) and in CMYK 0%, 26%, 36%, 4%.
Which color combinations work best with #f4b49b?
Is #f4b49b readable on white or black?
#f4b49b has a 1.77:1 contrast ratio on white and 11.84:1 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.