#F5D3B9 Hex Color
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#f5d3b9 is a pale pastel orange with a soft peach undertone. Its low saturation and high lightness give it a mellow, gentle character. Black text on #f5d3b9 reaches about 14.9:1 contrast, so it passes AA for body text and makes a calm background for spring, nursery, and baby product designs.
Questions about #f5d3b9
What is #f5d3b9 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #f5d3b9 is rgb(245, 211, 185), in HSL hsl(26, 75%, 84%) and in CMYK 0%, 14%, 24%, 4%.
What text color works best on #f5d3b9?
Black text is the safest choice on #f5d3b9, with a contrast ratio near 14.9:1. Dark shades like charcoal or navy also read clearly, while white text gets lost against this pale background.
What colors pair well with #f5d3b9?
#f5d3b9 pairs well with sage green and olive for earthy palettes, while navy or burgundy add depth and contrast. Warm terracotta accents keep the combination cohesive.
Is #f5d3b9 readable on white or black?
#f5d3b9 has a 1.40:1 contrast ratio on white and 14.90:1 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.