#F5B056 Hex Color
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Reach for #f5b056 when a design needs mellow warmth without shouting. This light orange, sometimes called a soft marigold, glows on food packaging, sports branding, and autumn themes. It works best as an accent or supporting tone, since it can wash out next to plain white. Pair it with deep teal for punch, and use black text on it: the hex code reads about 11.2:1 contrast, well past WCAG AA.
Questions about #f5b056
What is #f5b056 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #f5b056 is rgb(245, 176, 86), in HSL hsl(34, 89%, 65%) and in CMYK 0%, 28%, 65%, 4%.
What colors pair well with #f5b056?
Deep teal and navy make #f5b056 glow through contrast, while cream and brown keep it mellow. Try it as the accent in a 60/30/10 palette.
Is #f5b056 readable on white or black?
#f5b056 has a 1.87:1 contrast ratio on white and 11.22:1 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.