#FF9D66 Hex Color
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Like a ripe apricot with extra glow, this light orange reads friendly and upbeat. Its high lightness keeps it mellow rather than loud, so it works best as an accent or supporting tone in a 60/30/10 palette; as a full background it can wash out beside white. Deep teal makes a strong partner, and black text over the hex code #ff9d66 reaches about 10.3:1 contrast.
Questions about #ff9d66
What is #ff9d66 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #ff9d66 is rgb(255, 157, 102), in HSL hsl(22, 100%, 70%) and in CMYK 0%, 38%, 60%, 0%. Browse more shades of orange with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #ff9d66?
Deep teal, navy, and charcoal all make this orange pop because their darkness balances its lightness. For a softer look, try muted sage or a dusty burgundy instead of bright complements.
Is #ff9d66 readable on white or black?
#ff9d66 has a 2.04:1 contrast ratio on white and 10.26:1 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.