#F4C997 Hex Color
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A light, muted orange with peach and subtle yellow undertones. Its pastel saturation gives layouts a soft, calm lift without feeling sugary. The hex code for this shade is #f4c997. Use it as a spring background or warm supporting tone, with black text for strong readable contrast.
Questions about #f4c997
What is #f4c997 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #f4c997 is rgb(244, 201, 151), in HSL hsl(32, 81%, 77%) and in CMYK 0%, 18%, 38%, 4%.
What colors pair well with #f4c997?
For a balanced palette, #f4c997 pairs well with navy or charcoal because their deeper values sharpen its pale peach warmth, create clear visual hierarchy, and keep the overall palette from appearing washed out. Use it as a broad background or supporting tone.
Is #f4c997 readable on white or black?
#f4c997 has a 1.53:1 contrast ratio on white and 13.64:1 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.