#FADEB0 Hex Color
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#fadeb0 is a light, pastel orange-beige with a soft yellow undertone. Its very low saturation creates a mellow, warm character. It suits gentle backgrounds, spring themes, baby products, and relaxed interiors. Use it as a dominant base with darker text or navy accents; black text has about 16.1:1 contrast. The hex code for this color is #fadeb0.
Questions about #fadeb0
What is #fadeb0 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #fadeb0 is rgb(250, 222, 176), in HSL hsl(37, 88%, 84%) and in CMYK 0%, 11%, 30%, 2%.
What colors pair well with #fadeb0?
#fadeb0 pairs well with navy, muted terracotta, and charcoal, which give its pale, low-saturation base enough structure without making the palette feel harsh. These darker accents work best for headings, buttons, borders, or small graphic details.
Is #fadeb0 readable on white or black?
#fadeb0 has a 1.30:1 contrast ratio on white and 16.14:1 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.