#FFB05C Hex Color
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This warm, glowing shade acts as a high-energy accent for creative branding or youth-focused marketing. Because of its medium-light saturation, #ffb05c pairs well with deep slate blues to balance its intensity. While readable with black text, it functions best as a 10% pop of color rather than a primary background. The hex code for this sparkling orange is #ffb05c.
Questions about #ffb05c
What is #ffb05c in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #ffb05c is rgb(255, 176, 92), in HSL hsl(31, 100%, 68%) and in CMYK 0%, 31%, 64%, 0%. Browse more shades of orange with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #ffb05c in a design palette?
This warm, sparkling orange pairs exceptionally well with deep slate blue or charcoal to balance its high saturation. Using these darker, cool-toned neutrals grounds the intensity of #ffb05c, creating a professional and readable visual hierarchy for your layouts.
Is #ffb05c suitable for text or background usage?
While #ffb05c works beautifully as a 10% pop of color or a call-to-action button, it is generally too light and vibrant for primary body text. For maximum accessibility, pair this shade with deep, high-contrast text colors like navy or black.
Is #ffb05c readable on white or black?
#ffb05c has a 1.80:1 contrast ratio on white and 11.61:1 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.