#FAAF77 Hex Color
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Light and mellow with just enough saturation to glow, this pastel orange reads fresh and friendly. The hex code #faaf77 works best as a large background or supporting tone, where its warmth softens a layout without taking over. It washes out next to plain white, so pair it with deep teal or charcoal instead. Black text passes easily here, hitting about 11.5:1 contrast.
Questions about #faaf77
What is #faaf77 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #faaf77 is rgb(250, 175, 119), in HSL hsl(26, 93%, 72%) and in CMYK 0%, 30%, 52%, 2%.
What colors pair well with #faaf77?
Deep teal and charcoal make #faaf77 pop without washing it out. Warm browns and creams keep things soft for baby products and spring themes, while navy adds a bolder, more confident contrast.
Is #faaf77 readable on white or black?
#faaf77 has a 1.83:1 contrast ratio on white and 11.46:1 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.