#FDBE68 Hex Color
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The hex code #fdbe68 is a light, high-saturation orange with golden undertones and a soft pastel appearance. Its warm brightness suits youthful branding, spring themes, food packaging, and playful backgrounds. Use it as a supporting tone with navy or deep brown, since white text lacks contrast. Black body text achieves about 12.7:1 contrast for WCAG AA readability.
Questions about #fdbe68
What is #fdbe68 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #fdbe68 is rgb(253, 190, 104), in HSL hsl(35, 97%, 70%) and in CMYK 0%, 25%, 59%, 1%.
What colors pair well with #fdbe68?
Navy and deep brown pair well with #fdbe68 because their dark, cool or earthy depth balances its bright golden-orange warmth, making them effective choices for text, borders, and stronger accent details.
Is #fdbe68 readable on white or black?
#fdbe68 has a 1.64:1 contrast ratio on white and 12.74:1 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.