#FFB48C Hex Color
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Reach for this pastel orange when a project needs warmth without loudness. #ffb48c is a light, unsaturated orange with a soft peach undertone, mellow enough for baby products, spring layouts, and food packaging. Black text on it hits about 12.2:1 contrast, well past WCAG AA for body copy. It fades next to plain white, so lean on navy or olive to give it edge.
Questions about #ffb48c
What is #ffb48c in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #ffb48c is rgb(255, 180, 140), in HSL hsl(21, 100%, 77%) and in CMYK 0%, 29%, 45%, 0%.
What colors pair well with #ffb48c?
Deeper cool tones like navy, teal, or olive balance its softness, while terracotta and cream keep it warm and cohesive. Avoid placing it beside plain white, where it can look washed out.
Is #ffb48c readable on white or black?
#ffb48c has a 1.72:1 contrast ratio on white and 12.15:1 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.