#FAAF88 Hex Color
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#faaf88 is a pastel orange with soft peach and salmon undertones. Its low saturation and high lightness keep the mood mellow, so it fits spring themes, baby products, and food packaging. Pair it with deep teal for contrast, or set black text on top, which clears WCAG AA at roughly 11.6:1. Warm without shouting.
Questions about #faaf88
What is #faaf88 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #faaf88 is rgb(250, 175, 136), in HSL hsl(21, 92%, 76%) and in CMYK 0%, 30%, 46%, 2%.
What colors pair well with #faaf88?
Deep teal and navy give #faaf88 a fresh, punchy contrast, while charcoal keeps layouts grounded and readable. Warm creams and terracotta lean into its softer, autumn side.
Is #faaf88 readable on white or black?
#faaf88 has a 1.81:1 contrast ratio on white and 11.55:1 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.