#FFB595 Hex Color
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This unsaturated pastel orange radiates warmth and a gentle, youthful glow. Because it has enough contrast for black text, it functions well as a background color for readable UI design. The hex code for this shade is #ffb595. It pairs surprisingly well with deep forest greens, which ground the otherwise airy, light tone and prevent it from appearing too washed out.
Questions about #ffb595
What is #ffb595 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #ffb595 is rgb(255, 181, 149), in HSL hsl(18, 100%, 79%) and in CMYK 0%, 29%, 42%, 0%.
What colors pair best with #ffb595?
#ffb595 works beautifully when paired with deep forest green or charcoal, which ground its airy, light nature and prevent the design from feeling washed out. You can also use soft cream tones or muted earth browns to maintain a warm, cohesive palette.
Is #ffb595 suitable for text-heavy UI designs?
Yes, #ffb595 functions effectively as a background for black or very dark text because it remains unsaturated enough to maintain sufficient contrast. It creates a gentle, youthful glow that is much easier on the eyes than bright, saturated oranges or neon shades.
Is #ffb595 readable on white or black?
#ffb595 has a 1.70:1 contrast ratio on white and 12.29:1 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.