#F6AD8F Hex Color

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This unsaturated, pastel orange offers a soft glow with a fresh, youthful energy. Because of its high lightness, #f6ad8f works best as a primary background color rather than a small accent, where it might lose its impact. It maintains excellent readability with black text, making it a reliable choice for UI designs that require a warm, approachable feel without being overly loud.

Questions about #f6ad8f

What is #f6ad8f in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #f6ad8f is rgb(246, 173, 143), in HSL hsl(17, 85%, 76%) and in CMYK 0%, 30%, 42%, 4%.
What color schemes pair best with #f6ad8f?
This pastel orange pairs harmoniously with earthy, muted tones like sage or deep navy to ground its airy quality. These pairings balance the lightness of the hue with enough depth to create a sophisticated, modern, and balanced visual palette.
Is #f6ad8f readable on white or black?
#f6ad8f has a 1.85:1 contrast ratio on white and 11.29:1 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.