#FFA797 Hex Color
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#ffa797 is a light, warm red with a softened coral cast. Its high lightness creates a fresh, gentle feel, while the pink-orange undertone adds energy. Use this hex code as a dominant background for spring, baby, or romance designs, pairing it with deep teal. Black text remains highly readable, with about an 11.2:1 contrast ratio.
Questions about #ffa797
What is #ffa797 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #ffa797 is rgb(255, 167, 151), in HSL hsl(9, 100%, 80%) and in CMYK 0%, 35%, 41%, 0%.
What colors pair well with #ffa797?
#ffa797 pairs especially well with deep teal, which balances its warm coral cast with cool depth; cream, sand, and muted mauve create softer combinations, while navy adds a polished, higher-contrast direction.
Is #ffa797 warm or cool, and where does it work best?
#ffa797 reads as warm because its red base is softened by a pink-orange undertone, giving it a gentle, lively character that suits spring graphics, romance themes, welcoming backgrounds, and soft editorial accents.
Is #ffa797 readable on white or black?
#ffa797 has a 1.87:1 contrast ratio on white and 11.22:1 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.