#F6BA96 Hex Color

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#f6ba96 is a pale, unsaturated peach that radiates a gentle, sunny warmth. This soft tone works best as a supporting accent or background rather than a dominant color, as it can wash out at large sizes. Pair it with deep charcoal text to take advantage of its high contrast ratio. The hex code for this cheerful, mellow orange is #f6ba96.

Questions about #f6ba96

What is #f6ba96 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #f6ba96 is rgb(246, 186, 150), in HSL hsl(23, 84%, 78%) and in CMYK 0%, 24%, 39%, 4%.
What colors pair well with #f6ba96?
This pale peach works exceptionally well with deep charcoal or dark navy text to ensure high readability and contrast. It also harmonizes beautifully with soft sage greens or muted terracotta tones for a balanced, earthy palette.
Does #f6ba96 read as a warm or cool color?
#f6ba96 is firmly a warm color, owing to its orange-leaning peach undertones that radiate a gentle, sun-drenched quality. Because it is unsaturated, it feels more mellow and airy than a standard, vibrant orange, making it versatile for interface design.
Is #f6ba96 readable on white or black?
#f6ba96 has a 1.69:1 contrast ratio on white and 12.38:1 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.