#FBC6A8 Hex Color
Online color picker to view shades, tints, color codes, and complementary colors
#fbc6a8 is a pale, unsaturated peach with gentle warmth. Because of its light saturation, it functions best as a background color or a soft accent rather than a primary branding element. It pairs well with slate gray or deep charcoal to ground its airy quality. The hex code for this mellow orange tone is #fbc6a8, which offers high contrast for readable black text.
Questions about #fbc6a8
What is #fbc6a8 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #fbc6a8 is rgb(251, 198, 168), in HSL hsl(22, 91%, 82%) and in CMYK 0%, 21%, 33%, 2%.
How should #fbc6a8 be used in web design?
Use #fbc6a8 primarily as a background color to ground your interface, as its soft saturation prevents it from overwhelming the user. It provides excellent readability when paired with dark text, specifically charcoal or deep slate, for a modern and approachable look.
Does #fbc6a8 have warm or cool undertones?
While #fbc6a8 is a warm, orange-based peach, its low saturation gives it a neutral, airy quality. This allows it to function more like a refined pastel, making it versatile enough to sit comfortably against both warm and cool color palettes without clashing.
Is #fbc6a8 readable on white or black?
#fbc6a8 has a 1.52:1 contrast ratio on white and 13.74:1 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.