#FFAD5C Hex Color
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Light and glowing, this mellow orange carries enough saturation to feel warm without shouting. The hex code #ffad5c works best as a supporting tone or accent, since it can wash out against plain white. It looks richer beside deep teal or charcoal, and black text on top reads at about 11.4:1 contrast. For the basics, see what colors make orange.
Questions about #ffad5c
What is #ffad5c in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #ffad5c is rgb(255, 173, 92), in HSL hsl(30, 100%, 68%) and in CMYK 0%, 32%, 64%, 0%.
What colors pair well with #ffad5c?
Deep teal, navy, and charcoal all set off #ffad5c nicely, since dark cool tones balance its warmth. For a softer palette, try it with cream or terracotta.
Is #ffad5c readable on white or black?
#ffad5c has a 1.84:1 contrast ratio on white and 11.38:1 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.