#F4C080 Hex Color
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A light, muted orange with a sandy warmth. #f4c080 reads mellow rather than loud because its saturation is low and its lightness high, which makes it a solid background choice for spring themes, baby products, and youth brands. Black text hits a 12.7:1 contrast ratio on top, so small body copy stays readable. It pairs well with deep teal for something fresher than the usual tan-on-brown.
Questions about #f4c080
What is #f4c080 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #f4c080 is rgb(244, 192, 128), in HSL hsl(33, 84%, 73%) and in CMYK 0%, 21%, 48%, 4%.
What text color works best on #f4c080?
Black text works best on #f4c080. It reaches a contrast ratio of about 12.7:1, which clears the WCAG AA requirement of 4.5:1 for small body text. White text falls far short and should be avoided.
What colors pair well with #f4c080?
Deep teal and navy make #f4c080 feel fresh instead of plain, since the cool dark tones balance its sandy warmth. For softer palettes, muted olive or dusty rose keep things gentle without washing it out.
Is #f4c080 readable on white or black?
#f4c080 has a 1.65:1 contrast ratio on white and 12.69:1 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.