#F6B89B Hex Color
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This pastel orange is soft and approachable, with a lightness that feels optimistic rather than loud. Because it is highly unsaturated, #f6b89b works best as a supporting tone in brand palettes or as a gentle background color. It pairs surprisingly well with deep charcoal or slate blue, which grounds its warmth. The hex code for this cheerful, glowing shade is #f6b89b.
Questions about #f6b89b
What is #f6b89b in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #f6b89b is rgb(246, 184, 155), in HSL hsl(19, 83%, 79%) and in CMYK 0%, 25%, 37%, 4%.
What colors pair well with #f6b89b?
#f6b89b works best when grounded by darker, cooler tones that balance its inherent warmth. It pairs beautifully with deep charcoal or dark slate blue, creating a sophisticated contrast that prevents the palette from feeling too washed out or overly sweet.
Is #f6b89b suitable for text on a white background?
No, #f6b89b is a very light, desaturated shade that fails standard WCAG contrast requirements when used as text against a white background. It should only be used as a large accent, a background fill, or for decorative graphic elements rather than body copy.
Is #f6b89b readable on white or black?
#f6b89b has a 1.71:1 contrast ratio on white and 12.24:1 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.