#F4BE66 Hex Color
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Like honey warmed by afternoon light, #f4be66 is a pastel orange with a mellow, glowing feel. Its high lightness keeps things soft, so it works best as a background or supporting tone rather than a bold accent. Pair it with deep teal or charcoal for contrast, and note that black text on this hex code passes accessibility standards with ease.
Questions about #f4be66
What is #f4be66 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #f4be66 is rgb(244, 190, 102), in HSL hsl(37, 87%, 68%) and in CMYK 0%, 22%, 58%, 4%.
What colors pair well with #f4be66?
Deep teal, charcoal, and navy all make #f4be66 glow without clashing, since their coolness offsets its warm golden base. For a softer palette, try muted sage or dusty lavender.
Is #f4be66 readable on white or black?
#f4be66 has a 1.69:1 contrast ratio on white and 12.40:1 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.