#F8BB75 Hex Color

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This sunny pastel orange brings warmth to any palette without being overwhelming. The hex code #f8bb75 works best as a soft background for light interfaces or branding projects. Because it offers a high contrast ratio of 12.4:1 against black, you can safely use black text for excellent readability. Pair it with deep charcoal or navy to keep your design from feeling washed out or flat.

Questions about #f8bb75

What is #f8bb75 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #f8bb75 is rgb(248, 187, 117), in HSL hsl(32, 90%, 72%) and in CMYK 0%, 25%, 53%, 3%. Browse more shades of orange with names and hex codes.
What colors pair best with #f8bb75 in a design?
This sunny orange balances perfectly against deep, cool neutrals like navy or charcoal to keep your interface grounded. For a harmonious, analogous scheme, try pairing #f8bb75 with soft peach or golden-yellow tones that share its warm, inviting undertone.
Is #f8bb75 readable on white or black?
#f8bb75 has a 1.69:1 contrast ratio on white and 12.35:1 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.