#FFB489 Hex Color
Warm and optimistic pastel peach tone
#ffb489 is a warm, pastel peach with a high level of lightness. Its unsaturated quality creates a friendly, optimistic mood suitable for youth-oriented branding or spring themes. While it offers excellent contrast for black text, avoid using it as a dominant background, as it can feel overwhelming. Instead, use this hex code as a bright, inviting accent color to balance cooler blue or slate palettes.
Questions about #ffb489
What is #ffb489 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #ffb489 is rgb(255, 180, 137), in HSL hsl(22, 100%, 77%) and in CMYK 0%, 29%, 46%, 0%.
How can I balance the brightness of #ffb489 in a professional design?
#ffb489 creates a vibrant accent that can feel overwhelming as a primary background, so it is best used alongside deep neutral tones. Pairing this shade with navy or a dark charcoal text allows the warmth to pop without dominating the layout.
Is #ffb489 readable on white or black?
#ffb489 has a 1.72:1 contrast ratio on white and 12.14:1 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.