#FFB566 Hex Color

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#ffb566 is a light, warm orange with a soft golden undertone and lively saturation. Its youthful glow suits spring campaigns, food packaging, baby products, and playful branding. Use it as a supporting tone beside deep navy or charcoal; black text remains highly readable at about 12.1:1 contrast. The hex code for this orange is #ffb566.

Questions about #ffb566

What is #ffb566 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #ffb566 is rgb(255, 181, 102), in HSL hsl(31, 100%, 70%) and in CMYK 0%, 29%, 60%, 0%.
What colors pair well with #ffb566?
#ffb566 pairs well with deep navy, charcoal, and soft cream, which balance its warm golden orange without competing with its lively glow. Use navy or charcoal for strong text and structure, and cream for a softer, welcoming palette.
Is #ffb566 warm or cool?
#ffb566 is a warm, light orange because its soft yellow-gold undertone shifts it toward sunshine and honey, while its lively saturation keeps the color cheerful rather than dusty, muted, or brown.
Is #ffb566 readable on white or black?
#ffb566 has a 1.74:1 contrast ratio on white and 12.05:1 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.