#F6DDB5 Hex Color
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This muted, sandy orange feels approachable and low-energy. Because of its extreme lightness and low saturation, #f6ddb5 serves as an excellent neutral background that avoids the clinical feel of pure white. Pair it with deep charcoal or forest green to prevent it from looking washed out. The hex code for this soft beige-orange is #f6ddb5. Black text remains highly legible against this tone.
Questions about #f6ddb5
What is #f6ddb5 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #f6ddb5 is rgb(246, 221, 181), in HSL hsl(37, 78%, 84%) and in CMYK 0%, 10%, 26%, 4%. Browse more shades of yellow with names and hex codes.
What colors pair best with #f6ddb5?
Deep, high-contrast colors like charcoal or forest green prevent #f6ddb5 from looking washed out or flat. Using these dark, rich shades creates a balanced design that feels anchored, professional, and readable for text-heavy layouts.
Is #f6ddb5 suitable for website backgrounds?
This color works well as a background because it provides a warmer, more organic alternative to sterile white or gray. It maintains excellent contrast with dark text, making it a functional, easy-to-read choice for modern, minimal website user interfaces.
Is #f6ddb5 readable on white or black?
#f6ddb5 has a 1.31:1 contrast ratio on white and 15.92:1 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.