#F4CE96 Hex Color
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Like wet sand warmed by late sun, the hex code #f4ce96 is a muted pastel orange with a milky, mellow glow. Its low saturation keeps it calm, which makes it a strong dominant base for spring themes and packaging. Pair it with deep teal or charcoal, since it can wash out next to plain white. Black text reads clearly on it at about 14.1:1 contrast.
Questions about #f4ce96
What is #f4ce96 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #f4ce96 is rgb(244, 206, 150), in HSL hsl(36, 81%, 77%) and in CMYK 0%, 16%, 39%, 4%. Browse more shades of orange with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #f4ce96?
Deep teal, charcoal, and navy all give #f4ce96 the contrast it lacks on its own, since the color is light and unsaturated. Warm browns and cream build softer tonal palettes for spring or autumn themes.
Is #f4ce96 readable on white or black?
#f4ce96 has a 1.48:1 contrast ratio on white and 14.11:1 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.