#FFA061 Hex Color
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Reach for #ffa061 when a design needs warmth without shouting. This light, softly saturated apricot orange suits food packaging, autumn themes, and youth brands. It works best as an accent or supporting tone, since it can wash out beside white. Try it against deep teal, and browse other shades of orange for nearby options. Black text reads clearly on top at about 10.5:1 contrast.
Questions about #ffa061
What is #ffa061 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #ffa061 is rgb(255, 160, 97), in HSL hsl(24, 100%, 69%) and in CMYK 0%, 37%, 62%, 0%.
What colors pair well with #ffa061?
Deep teal, navy, and charcoal all give #ffa061 a strong counterpoint. For a softer palette, use cream or muted sage instead of pure white, which can drain it.
Is #ffa061 readable on white or black?
#ffa061 has a 2.00:1 contrast ratio on white and 10.45:1 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.