#F9B390 Hex Color
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#f9b390 is a pastel, glowing orange with a warm, mellow character. It works best as a primary background for playful or youthful branding projects. Because black text stands out clearly against this light shade, you can use it confidently for readable body copy. Pair it with dark teal or slate to temper the sweetness. The hex code for this bright tone is #f9b390.
Questions about #f9b390
What is #f9b390 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #f9b390 is rgb(249, 179, 144), in HSL hsl(20, 90%, 77%) and in CMYK 0%, 28%, 42%, 2%. Browse more shades of orange with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #f9b390?
This warm peach pairs effectively with dark slate or deep teal to balance its inherent sweetness. Using high-contrast neutrals ensures the orange maintains its glowing quality without overwhelming the viewer, creating a balanced and modern aesthetic for digital interfaces.
Is #f9b390 suitable for body text?
Yes, #f9b390 serves well as a background for black or very dark charcoal text because it remains light enough to provide necessary contrast. Ensure your text size is large enough to maintain readability against such a light, vibrant orange tone.
Is #f9b390 readable on white or black?
#f9b390 has a 1.76:1 contrast ratio on white and 11.87:1 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.