#FFB580 Hex Color
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#ffb580 is a light, softly saturated orange with peach undertones and a warm, fresh finish. Its mellow brightness brings softness and optimism to spring palettes, baby products, food branding, and youth-focused designs. Use it as a dominant background with charcoal or deep teal accents. Black text remains highly readable, with about 12.2:1 contrast. The hex code is #ffb580.
Questions about #ffb580
What is #ffb580 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #ffb580 is rgb(255, 181, 128), in HSL hsl(25, 100%, 75%) and in CMYK 0%, 29%, 50%, 0%.
What colors pair well with #ffb580 in a design palette?
#ffb580 pairs well with charcoal or deep teal accents, while cream and muted peach keep the palette soft. These combinations preserve its warm, approachable feel and add enough definition for backgrounds, text, buttons, or small decorative details.
Does #ffb580 work with black text?
Yes, #ffb580 provides strong readability with black text, at about a 12.2:1 contrast ratio, making it suitable for accessible headings, labels, and body copy when the text size and weight also meet your accessibility requirements.
Is #ffb580 warm or cool?
#ffb580 reads as a warm color because its orange base and peach undertones create a sunny, welcoming impression, while its light saturation keeps the effect gentle rather than intense or fiery.
Is #ffb580 readable on white or black?
#ffb580 has a 1.72:1 contrast ratio on white and 12.17:1 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.