#F9BB8B Hex Color
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This pastel orange is a warm, mellow tone that carries a fresh, glowing quality. Because it is highly unsaturated, #f9bb8b works well as a supporting background color in spring or autumn themes. Pair it with deep charcoal text to take advantage of its strong readability. It is gentle enough for baby products, but can feel washed out if used alongside too many other pale shades.
Questions about #f9bb8b
What is #f9bb8b in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #f9bb8b is rgb(249, 187, 139), in HSL hsl(26, 90%, 76%) and in CMYK 0%, 25%, 44%, 2%. Browse more shades of orange with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #f9bb8b?
Because #f9bb8b is a desaturated pastel, it works best when anchored by high-contrast neutrals like charcoal or deep navy. For a softer spring palette, pair it with muted sage or warm terracotta to balance its glowing intensity without washing it out.
Is #f9bb8b readable on white or black?
#f9bb8b has a 1.67:1 contrast ratio on white and 12.50:1 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.