#FBB968 Hex Color
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#fbb968 is a light, warm orange with high saturation and a soft golden undertone. Its sunny glow brings youthful energy without the harshness of darker orange, making it useful for spring campaigns, food packaging, children’s products, and autumn accents. Use it as a supporting background with deep plum or charcoal; black text achieves about 12.2:1 contrast. The hex code is #fbb968.
Questions about #fbb968
What is #fbb968 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #fbb968 is rgb(251, 185, 104), in HSL hsl(33, 95%, 70%) and in CMYK 0%, 26%, 59%, 2%.
What colors pair well with #fbb968?
Is #fbb968 a warm or cool color?
#fbb968 reads as a warm color because its orange base is softened by a golden yellow undertone, giving it a sunny, friendly appearance rather than the cooler feel associated with blue- or violet-based hues. Its brightness keeps the warmth lively for welcoming accents and playful themes.
Is #fbb968 readable on white or black?
#fbb968 has a 1.71:1 contrast ratio on white and 12.24:1 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.