#FBC79D Hex Color
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#fbc79d is a pale, unsaturated orange that mimics the warmth of a sunrise. It acts as an approachable, friendly base for youth-focused branding or light-hearted UI projects. Because this shade provides excellent contrast with black text, it functions well as a readable background. Pair it with deep charcoal or muted teal to balance its high-energy, cheerful tone without overwhelming the eyes.
Questions about #fbc79d
What is #fbc79d in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #fbc79d is rgb(251, 199, 157), in HSL hsl(27, 92%, 80%) and in CMYK 0%, 21%, 37%, 2%. Browse more shades of orange with names and hex codes.
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Is #fbc79d readable on white or black?
#fbc79d has a 1.52:1 contrast ratio on white and 13.75:1 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.