#F8A96F Hex Color

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Light and softly saturated, this pastel orange carries a warm peach undertone. #f8a96f works best as a background or supporting tone, where its mellow glow feels fresh without shouting. It flatters deep teal and charcoal. Black text sits comfortably on top at roughly 10.9:1 contrast, so small body copy stays readable. The hex code for this shade is #f8a96f.

Questions about #f8a96f

What is #f8a96f in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #f8a96f is rgb(248, 169, 111), in HSL hsl(25, 91%, 70%) and in CMYK 0%, 32%, 55%, 3%.
What colors pair well with #f8a96f?
Deep teal makes #f8a96f pop while keeping the palette grounded, and navy or charcoal give it a calmer, more grown-up feel. Cream tones soften it further for spring or baby-themed work.
Is #f8a96f readable on white or black?
#f8a96f has a 1.92:1 contrast ratio on white and 10.89:1 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.