#F5BA9C Hex Color
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This unsaturated, dusty orange feels mellow and approachable. Because of its light, warm nature, #f5ba9c works best as a soft background or a supporting accent rather than the main focus. It pairs well with slate gray or deep charcoal to ground the color. The hex code for this pastel shade is #f5ba9c. It provides excellent contrast for black text, making it a functional choice for clean, readable UI designs.
Questions about #f5ba9c
What is #f5ba9c in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #f5ba9c is rgb(245, 186, 156), in HSL hsl(20, 82%, 79%) and in CMYK 0%, 24%, 36%, 4%.
What colors pair best with the warmth of #f5ba9c?
This unsaturated orange balances well with grounded neutrals. It feels particularly sophisticated when paired with slate or charcoal grays, which prevent the softness of the pastel from feeling too washed out or ethereal.
Is #f5ba9c readable on white or black?
#f5ba9c has a 1.69:1 contrast ratio on white and 12.38:1 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.