#F4C189 Hex Color
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This pale, unsaturated orange offers a soft, glowing warmth that feels both fresh and approachable. Because of its high lightness, #f4c189 works best as a supporting background tone rather than a dominant color. Pair it with deep charcoal or navy text to ensure readability, as it can appear washed out against white. The hex code for this mellow shade is #f4c189.
Questions about #f4c189
What is #f4c189 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #f4c189 is rgb(244, 193, 137), in HSL hsl(31, 83%, 75%) and in CMYK 0%, 21%, 44%, 4%.
Is #f4c189 a warm or cool color tone?
This shade is distinctly warm, carrying the inviting, golden undertones of a soft peach or pale apricot. It radiates a friendly, approachable energy that feels less aggressive than a saturated orange, making it ideal for wellness or lifestyle branding.
Is #f4c189 readable on white or black?
#f4c189 has a 1.63:1 contrast ratio on white and 12.83:1 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.