#FFA780 Hex Color

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#ffa780 is a light, warm orange with a soft coral undertone and moderate saturation. Its fresh, glowing quality brings optimism and youthful energy to spring campaigns, food packaging, baby products, and playful branding. Use it as a supporting tone with navy or deep teal. Black text reaches about 11.1:1 contrast, making this color practical for accessible backgrounds. The hex code is #ffa780.

Questions about #ffa780

What is #ffa780 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #ffa780 is rgb(255, 167, 128), in HSL hsl(18, 100%, 75%) and in CMYK 0%, 35%, 50%, 0%.
What colors pair well with #ffa780?
#ffa780 pairs well with navy and teal, whose cooler, darker tones balance its warm coral-orange glow in palettes and layouts; these combinations keep the result lively while giving the eye a steady visual anchor. Cream or muted beige can soften the palette further.
Is #ffa780 a warm or cool color?
#ffa780 reads as a warm color because its orange base and soft coral undertone create a sunny, inviting impression, while moderate saturation keeps the warmth gentle rather than intense for cheerful backgrounds, accents, and friendly visual identities.
Is #ffa780 readable on white or black?
#ffa780 has a 1.89:1 contrast ratio on white and 11.09:1 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.