#F5C49A Hex Color
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Not every orange shouts. #f5c49a is a pastel peach-orange, light and muted, with a soft tan undertone that keeps it mellow even at full coverage. It suits spring themes, baby products, and food packaging, though it can wash out beside pure white. Pair it with navy or charcoal for contrast. Black text passes easily on this hex code, with a 13.2:1 ratio behind small body copy.
Questions about #f5c49a
What is #f5c49a in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #f5c49a is rgb(245, 196, 154), in HSL hsl(28, 82%, 78%) and in CMYK 0%, 20%, 37%, 4%.
What colors pair well with #f5c49a?
Deep cool tones like navy, teal, and charcoal balance its light warmth best. For softer palettes, sage green and warm taupe share its muted saturation and keep the mood gentle.
Is #f5c49a a warm or cool color?
It reads warm. The orange base and high lightness give it a sunlit, mellow character, closer to peach or sand than to a fiery orange, which makes it easy to live with on large surfaces.
Is #f5c49a readable on white or black?
#f5c49a has a 1.58:1 contrast ratio on white and 13.24:1 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.