#FFB998 Hex Color

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This light, desaturated peach tone brings a gentle, optimistic feel to spring-themed designs. Because it remains light, it offers excellent readability with black text, boasting a 12.6:1 contrast ratio for small copy. The hex code for this soft orange is #ffb998. Use it as a base background color, or pair it with deep charcoal to provide necessary weight against its airy character.

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What is #ffb998 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?

In RGB, #ffb998 is rgb(255, 185, 152), in HSL hsl(19, 100%, 80%) and in CMYK 0%, 27%, 40%, 0%.

What colors pair well with #ffb998?

To ground the airy nature of #ffb998, pair it with deep charcoal or warm espresso tones to provide necessary visual weight. For a fresher, springtime palette, combine it with soft sage greens or creamy off-whites to maintain a light, organic aesthetic.

Is #ffb998 readable on white or black?

#ffb998 has a 1.66:1 contrast ratio on white and 12.64:1 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.

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