#F8D096 Hex Color
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This light, unsaturated orange brings a gentle warmth to digital interfaces. With its high contrast against dark text, the hex code #f8d096 serves as an excellent, readable background choice. It avoids the harshness of vivid tones, creating a mellow mood perfect for youth-oriented designs. Try pairing this color with deep navy or charcoal to ground its airy quality and improve layout structure.
Questions about #f8d096
What is #f8d096 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #f8d096 is rgb(248, 208, 150), in HSL hsl(36, 87%, 78%) and in CMYK 0%, 16%, 40%, 3%.
What colors pair best with #f8d096?
Is #f8d096 readable on white or black?
#f8d096 has a 1.45:1 contrast ratio on white and 14.45:1 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.