#FAC89C Hex Color
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Soft and pale, this pastel orange carries a peachy warmth that reads mellow rather than loud. The hex code #fac89c works best as a dominant background in spring and autumn palettes, and it flatters deep teal far more than plain white. Black text on it hits roughly 13.8:1 contrast, so small body copy stays readable.
Questions about #fac89c
What is #fac89c in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #fac89c is rgb(250, 200, 156), in HSL hsl(28, 90%, 80%) and in CMYK 0%, 20%, 38%, 2%.
What colors pair well with #fac89c?
Deep teal and navy make #fac89c feel brighter and fresher than it does beside white. For a softer palette, try muted olive or terracotta, keeping this pastel as the dominant base rather than the accent.
Is #fac89c readable on white or black?
#fac89c has a 1.52:1 contrast ratio on white and 13.80:1 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.