#FBB973 Hex Color
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#fbb973 is a warm, pastel orange with a mellow, glowing character. Its lightness makes it a versatile background for UI designs, as it maintains a 12.3:1 contrast ratio with black text, easily passing readability standards. When using this hex code, try pairing it with deep slate or navy blue to ground the lighter tone. It functions well as a friendly, approachable base for modern branding.
Questions about #fbb973
What is #fbb973 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #fbb973 is rgb(251, 185, 115), in HSL hsl(31, 94%, 72%) and in CMYK 0%, 26%, 54%, 2%.
What colors pair well with the #fbb973 pastel orange?
Is #fbb973 readable on white or black?
#fbb973 has a 1.70:1 contrast ratio on white and 12.28:1 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.