#FAD492 Hex Color
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A soft, muted yellow with a warm orange glow. #fad492 works best as a background base, especially for spring themes and baby products, and it pairs well with muted teal for balance. The hex code #fad492 keeps enough contrast behind black text for readable body copy.
Questions about #fad492
What is #fad492 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #fad492 is rgb(250, 212, 146), in HSL hsl(38, 91%, 78%) and in CMYK 0%, 15%, 42%, 2%.
What colors pair well with #fad492?
#fad492 pairs well with muted teal or deep navy for calm contrast, and with terracotta for a warmer, earthy palette. Dark charcoal text also reads clearly on it, at roughly 15:1 contrast.
Is #fad492 a warm or cool yellow?
#fad492 reads warm because its orange undertones pull it toward apricot rather than lemon. Its low saturation and high lightness keep that warmth mellow instead of loud.
Is #fad492 readable on white or black?
#fad492 has a 1.40:1 contrast ratio on white and 14.89:1 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.