#FEC682 Hex Color
Soft pastel orange with a mellow glow
Soft, light, and unsaturated, this pastel orange carries a mellow, peachy warmth. The hex code #fec682 works well as a background for spring themes, baby products, and food packaging. It gets washed out next to white, so lean on dark text and deeper accents like teal or navy. Black text passes contrast at about 13.6:1.
Questions about #fec682
What is #fec682 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #fec682 is rgb(254, 198, 130), in HSL hsl(33, 98%, 75%) and in CMYK 0%, 22%, 49%, 0%.
What text color works best on #fec682?
Black text reads most clearly on #fec682, with a contrast ratio of about 13.6:1, well above the WCAG AA threshold of 4.5:1. White text falls short, so keep it out of body copy.
What colors pair well with #fec682?
Deep teal and navy balance its light, peachy warmth without competing with it. For a softer autumnal palette, try terracotta or warm browns.
Is #fec682 readable on white or black?
#fec682 has a 1.54:1 contrast ratio on white and 13.61:1 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.