#FAD9B0 Hex Color
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This mellow pastel orange has a soft, unsaturated quality that feels approachable and warm. Because it offers strong contrast against black text, it functions well as a readable background for UI design or stationery. Use the hex code #fad9b0 to ground vibrant color palettes or to add a gentle, optimistic touch to branding projects without overpowering more saturated colors.
Questions about #fad9b0
What is #fad9b0 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #fad9b0 is rgb(250, 217, 176), in HSL hsl(33, 88%, 84%) and in CMYK 0%, 13%, 30%, 2%.
What colors pair harmoniously with #fad9b0?
Is #fad9b0 readable on white or black?
#fad9b0 has a 1.34:1 contrast ratio on white and 15.61:1 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.