#FFA996 Hex Color
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This soft, warm coral bridges the gap between peach and light red. It brings a youthful, energetic feel to UI designs and spring-themed branding. The hex code #ffa996 serves best as a dominant background color because it pairs beautifully with dark charcoal typography. Black text remains highly legible against this hue, exceeding accessibility requirements for body content.
Questions about #ffa996
What is #ffa996 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #ffa996 is rgb(255, 169, 150), in HSL hsl(11, 100%, 79%) and in CMYK 0%, 34%, 41%, 0%.
What colors pair best with #ffa996 in a design?
Use #ffa996 alongside dark charcoal or deep navy to anchor its brightness and improve legibility. For a vibrant, balanced scheme, pair it with complementary teals or soft sage greens to offset the intense warmth of the coral.
Is #ffa996 readable on white or black?
#ffa996 has a 1.84:1 contrast ratio on white and 11.36:1 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.