#FEC8B4 Hex Color
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#fec8b4 is a pale, unsaturated orange with a gentle, mellow warmth. Because it sits high in value, it functions well as a readable background for UI elements. Black text maintains excellent contrast against this hex code. Pair it with deep charcoal or dark navy to ground its airy character, but avoid placing it directly against pure white to prevent a washed out appearance.
Questions about #fec8b4
What is #fec8b4 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #fec8b4 is rgb(254, 200, 180), in HSL hsl(16, 97%, 85%) and in CMYK 0%, 21%, 29%, 0%.
What colors pair well with #fec8b4?
Is #fec8b4 a good choice for UI backgrounds?
Yes, #fec8b4 performs beautifully as a soft background because it is light enough to maintain excellent contrast with black or dark grey text. It offers a gentle, welcoming alternative to stark white without compromising the clarity or professional feel of your interface.
Is #fec8b4 readable on white or black?
#fec8b4 has a 1.48:1 contrast ratio on white and 14.13:1 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.