#F7B188 Hex Color
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#f7b188 is a warm, desaturated pastel orange that leans into a soft glow. Because of its approachable lightness, this color works best as a primary background in branding for children or food products. It pairs effectively with deep charcoals to create sufficient readability. Use #f7b188 sparingly in large, flat blocks, as its muted intensity can look washed out without a strong, dark contrast to ground it.
Questions about #f7b188
What is #f7b188 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #f7b188 is rgb(247, 177, 136), in HSL hsl(22, 87%, 75%) and in CMYK 0%, 28%, 45%, 3%.
What colors pair well with #f7b188?
This soft pastel orange works best when grounded by deep, neutral tones to maintain readability. Try pairing it with charcoal or deep navy for high contrast, or keep the palette light and airy with soft cream and off-white tones for a cohesive look.
Is #f7b188 suitable for text?
Using #f7b188 for text is generally discouraged as it lacks sufficient contrast against white or light backgrounds. It functions much better as an accent or background color, provided you layer darker, readable typography on top to ensure your message remains clear and accessible.
Is #f7b188 readable on white or black?
#f7b188 has a 1.81:1 contrast ratio on white and 11.59:1 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.