#F6AB61 Hex Color
Radiant light orange with youthful energy
This light, warm orange radiates a youthful and optimistic energy. The hex code #f6ab61 is ideal for UI backgrounds because it remains highly readable with black text, easily meeting accessibility standards. Use it as an accent rather than a full page cover to avoid visual fatigue. It pairs beautifully with deep navy or slate grey to ground its cheerful, pastel brightness.
Questions about #f6ab61
What is #f6ab61 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #f6ab61 is rgb(246, 171, 97), in HSL hsl(30, 89%, 67%) and in CMYK 0%, 30%, 61%, 4%.
What colors pair best with #f6ab61?
This energetic orange pairs beautifully with deep navy or slate grey to ground its brightness. Using it alongside dark neutrals creates a balanced, professional look for UI designs while maintaining excellent contrast levels for accessibility.
Is #f6ab61 readable on white or black?
#f6ab61 has a 1.92:1 contrast ratio on white and 10.91:1 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.