#F59E69 Hex Color
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This warm, pastel orange leans into a soft, glowing character that feels approachable and youthful. It serves best as a supporting accent rather than a dominant background, as it can feel overwhelming in large blocks. Pair #f59e69 with deep charcoal or navy to ground its airy intensity. The hex code for this shade is #f59e69, which maintains sufficient contrast for readable black text.
Questions about #f59e69
What is #f59e69 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #f59e69 is rgb(245, 158, 105), in HSL hsl(23, 88%, 69%) and in CMYK 0%, 36%, 57%, 4%.
What colors pair best with #f59e69?
Is #f59e69 appropriate for web text?
#f59e69 is generally too light to serve as a primary text color against white backgrounds, as it lacks sufficient contrast for accessibility. Instead, use this warm shade for UI accents, buttons, or decorative elements that do not require high readability.
Is #f59e69 readable on white or black?
#f59e69 has a 2.10:1 contrast ratio on white and 9.97:1 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.