#F7B28A Hex Color
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This pale, unsaturated orange provides a soft and optimistic foundation for design projects. It lacks the intensity of brighter hues, making it ideal as a background wash that stays gentle on the eyes. Since it is so light, pair it with dark charcoal or black text for optimal readability. The hex code for this warm shade is #f7b28a.
Questions about #f7b28a
What is #f7b28a in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #f7b28a is rgb(247, 178, 138), in HSL hsl(22, 87%, 75%) and in CMYK 0%, 28%, 44%, 3%.
Does #f7b28a lean warm or cool in a design scheme?
This shade is definitively warm, carrying the inherent energy of orange while remaining muted enough to avoid overwhelming the eye. It works beautifully to introduce sunlight and optimism into a palette without the harsh intensity of a saturated primary color.
Is #f7b28a readable on white or black?
#f7b28a has a 1.79:1 contrast ratio on white and 11.68:1 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.