#FFB499 Hex Color
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Soft as a ripe peach with a blush of pink, this pastel orange reads mellow and warm. #ffb499 works best as a light background or supporting tone, where its low saturation keeps layouts calm. Black text sits comfortably on it at roughly 12.2:1 contrast. The hex code #ffb499 suits spring themes, baby products, and food branding.
Questions about #ffb499
What is #ffb499 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #ffb499 is rgb(255, 180, 153), in HSL hsl(16, 100%, 80%) and in CMYK 0%, 29%, 40%, 0%.
What colors pair well with #ffb499?
Deep teal, navy, and charcoal give this soft peach enough contrast to feel fresh instead of washed out. For a warmer palette, try terracotta or sage as supporting tones.
Is #ffb499 readable on white or black?
#ffb499 has a 1.71:1 contrast ratio on white and 12.24:1 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.