#FED9A6 Hex Color
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This unsaturated, mellow orange functions as a soothing base color for spring-themed branding or baby products. Its warmth pairs exceptionally well with sage green or soft charcoal for a balanced palette. Because black text offers high readability against this light tone, #fed9a6 works effectively for UI backgrounds. The hex code for this pastel shade is #fed9a6.
Questions about #fed9a6
What is #fed9a6 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #fed9a6 is rgb(254, 217, 166), in HSL hsl(35, 98%, 82%) and in CMYK 0%, 15%, 35%, 0%.
What color palettes work best with #fed9a6?
Is #fed9a6 suitable for UI text?
#fed9a6 works beautifully as a background, but it is generally too light for body text readability on its own. It functions best as an interface foundation or accent color, paired with high-contrast, dark typography to ensure accessibility standards are met for all users.
Is #fed9a6 readable on white or black?
#fed9a6 has a 1.33:1 contrast ratio on white and 15.68:1 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.