#F5B97D Hex Color
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#f5b97d is a desaturated, pastel orange with a soft, glowing quality. It lacks the intensity of bright citrus, making it approachable for UI backgrounds or branding projects. Because the tone is light, black text remains highly readable against it. Pair this hex code with deep navy or charcoal for a sophisticated look, as it may appear washed out when used beside other light, unsaturated colors.
Questions about #f5b97d
What is #f5b97d in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #f5b97d is rgb(245, 185, 125), in HSL hsl(30, 86%, 73%) and in CMYK 0%, 24%, 49%, 4%. Browse more shades of orange with names and hex codes.
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Is #f5b97d readable on white or black?
#f5b97d has a 1.73:1 contrast ratio on white and 12.11:1 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.