#FEB297 Hex Color
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Soft and warm, #feb297 sits between pale salmon and light orange. Its low saturation keeps red’s energy in check, so it reads mellow instead of loud. It works well as a background for spring themes and baby products, and it looks richer against deep teal or charcoal than against plain white. The hex code #feb297 carries black text at about 12:1 contrast, so small type stays readable.
Questions about #feb297
What is #feb297 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #feb297 is rgb(254, 178, 151), in HSL hsl(16, 98%, 79%) and in CMYK 0%, 30%, 41%, 0%.
What colors pair well with #feb297?
Deep teal and charcoal make #feb297 look richer, while white can wash it out. For a warmer palette, try it with terracotta or soft cream. Its low saturation lets darker, bolder shades take the lead.
Is #feb297 readable on white or black?
#feb297 has a 1.74:1 contrast ratio on white and 12.02:1 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.