#F6B26B Hex Color
A friendly and inviting light apricot
#f6b26b is a light, mellow orange with a friendly, pastel quality. Because it is highly readable against black text, it works well for UI buttons or alert banners that need to grab attention without appearing aggressive. While it serves as a cheerful accent in seasonal palettes, be careful using it as a large background, as it can appear slightly washed out. The hex code for this shade is #f6b26b.
Questions about #f6b26b
What is #f6b26b in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #f6b26b is rgb(246, 178, 107), in HSL hsl(31, 89%, 69%) and in CMYK 0%, 28%, 57%, 4%.
When should I avoid using #f6b26b in my designs?
While #f6b26b functions well as a cheerful accent or functional button color, avoid using it for large-scale backgrounds. In those instances, the shade can appear washed out and may lack the necessary visual weight to anchor a layout effectively.
Which colors pair well with #f6b26b?
Is #f6b26b readable on white or black?
#f6b26b has a 1.82:1 contrast ratio on white and 11.49:1 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.