#FFAE5D Hex Color
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A light, warm orange with a mellow apricot cast, #ffae5d feels fresh and upbeat without looking harsh. This hex color suits food packaging, youth branding, sports graphics, and autumn campaigns. Use it as a lively supporting tone with navy or charcoal. Black text reads clearly on it, and the hex code is #ffae5d.
Questions about #ffae5d
What is #ffae5d in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #ffae5d is rgb(255, 174, 93), in HSL hsl(30, 100%, 68%) and in CMYK 0%, 32%, 64%, 0%.
What colors pair well with #ffae5d?
Navy, charcoal, and deep teal pair well with #ffae5d, giving its warm apricot-orange base stronger contrast and a grounded feel while preserving its upbeat character in branding, packaging, interfaces, and seasonal graphics.
Where does #ffae5d work well in design?
#ffae5d works well as a lively accent in food packaging, youth branding, sports graphics, and autumn campaigns because its softened orange warmth feels energetic without the sharpness of a neon shade.
Is #ffae5d readable on white or black?
#ffae5d has a 1.83:1 contrast ratio on white and 11.46:1 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.