#FFB668 Hex Color
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This bright pastel creates a warm, cheerful glow that avoids feeling neon. Because of its high lightness, #ffb668 serves as an effective, friendly background that maintains excellent readability when paired with dark text. It pairs exceptionally well with cool teals or deep charcoals to balance its sunny disposition. Use this hex code sparingly as a supporting accent to keep designs from feeling overwhelming.
Questions about #ffb668
What is #ffb668 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #ffb668 is rgb(255, 182, 104), in HSL hsl(31, 100%, 70%) and in CMYK 0%, 29%, 59%, 0%.
What colors pair best with #ffb668?
Is #ffb668 suitable for text on light backgrounds?
Because of its high lightness, #ffb668 lacks sufficient contrast against white or light gray surfaces for readable body text. It serves much better as a vibrant, eye-catching accent or a background color for dark, bold typography.
Is #ffb668 readable on white or black?
#ffb668 has a 1.72:1 contrast ratio on white and 12.14:1 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.