#F8AE8D Hex Color
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Pastel orange is a light, mellow shade with a soft salmon undertone. Its low saturation keeps it calm, which suits spring themes, baby products, and food packaging. It works best as a background or supporting tone; pair it with deep teal for contrast. The hex code is #f8ae8d, and black text reads clearly on top at about 11.4:1.
Questions about #f8ae8d
What is #f8ae8d in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #f8ae8d is rgb(248, 174, 141), in HSL hsl(19, 88%, 76%) and in CMYK 0%, 30%, 43%, 3%. Browse more shades of orange with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #f8ae8d?
#f8ae8d pairs well with deep teal for strong contrast, or with olive and cream for a softer, earthier palette. Its lightness means darker partners usually look best beside it.
What mood does #f8ae8d convey?
Its high lightness and low saturation give #f8ae8d a gentle, youthful feel. Designers reach for it in spring themes, baby products, and food branding where softness matters more than bold energy.
Is #f8ae8d readable on white or black?
#f8ae8d has a 1.83:1 contrast ratio on white and 11.43:1 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.