#FFA980 Hex Color
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Soft and sunlit, #ffa980 is a light pastel orange with warm peach undertones. Its moderate saturation feels fresh without becoming harsh or washed out. It brings gentle optimism to spring palettes, baby products, food packaging, and youth-focused branding. Use it as a supporting tone with deep teal or charcoal; black text remains highly readable on it. The hex code is #ffa980.
Questions about #ffa980
What is #ffa980 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #ffa980 is rgb(255, 169, 128), in HSL hsl(19, 100%, 75%) and in CMYK 0%, 34%, 50%, 0%.
What colors pair well with #ffa980?
#ffa980 pairs well with deep teal, charcoal, and warm neutrals, balancing its sunny peach warmth without making a palette feel harsh in branding, packaging, interfaces, and illustrations that need a friendly tone. Use deep teal for stronger contrast or cream for a softer pairing.
Is #ffa980 warm or cool?
#ffa980 reads as a warm pastel orange because its peach undertones and high lightness create a sunlit, welcoming appearance rather than a crisp or icy one across screens and printed materials. Its moderate saturation keeps the color fresh without becoming overpowering.
Is #ffa980 readable on white or black?
#ffa980 has a 1.86:1 contrast ratio on white and 11.23:1 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.