#F7BAA4 Hex Color
A gentle and optimistic dusty orange
This dusty, unsaturated orange offers a gentle and optimistic feel. Because it sits on the lighter end of the spectrum, it functions best as a supporting tone or background color rather than a primary shade. It pairs surprisingly well with deep charcoal or slate gray, which anchor its airy quality. The hex code for this color is #f7baa4, and it offers excellent contrast for black body text.
Questions about #f7baa4
What is #f7baa4 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #f7baa4 is rgb(247, 186, 164), in HSL hsl(16, 84%, 81%) and in CMYK 0%, 25%, 34%, 3%.
What colors pair well with #f7baa4?
Because #f7baa4 is an unsaturated, light tone, it benefits from being grounded by darker, weightier colors. It creates a professional, sophisticated balance when placed against charcoal or deep slate grays, which help prevent the orange from feeling too airy.
Is #f7baa4 readable on white or black?
#f7baa4 has a 1.67:1 contrast ratio on white and 12.51:1 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.