#FFA072 Hex Color
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The hex code #ffa072 is a glowing, pastel orange that brings warmth to any layout. Because it offers excellent contrast with black text, it works well as a background for readable UI elements. Use this tone as an accent rather than a dominant base to avoid washing out your design. For a softer palette, try pairing it with similar pink shades.
Questions about #ffa072
What is #ffa072 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #ffa072 is rgb(255, 160, 114), in HSL hsl(20, 100%, 72%) and in CMYK 0%, 37%, 55%, 0%.
What colors pair well with #ffa072?
Is #ffa072 readable on white or black?
#ffa072 has a 1.99:1 contrast ratio on white and 10.52:1 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.