#FFBA78 Hex Color
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This pastel orange is light, airy, and full of warmth. It functions best as an accent color rather than a main background, where it can easily feel washed out. Pair #ffba78 with deep charcoal or slate blue to ground its energy and provide clear contrast. The hex code for this shade is #ffba78, which supports crisp black text for readable interface designs.
Questions about #ffba78
What is #ffba78 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #ffba78 is rgb(255, 186, 120), in HSL hsl(29, 100%, 74%) and in CMYK 0%, 27%, 53%, 0%.
How should I use #ffba78 in a design layout?
#ffba78 functions best as a bright, inviting accent rather than a primary background color. Because it is light and saturated, using it for call-to-action buttons or subtle UI highlights creates a friendly, approachable aesthetic without overwhelming the viewer.
Is #ffba78 readable on white or black?
#ffba78 has a 1.67:1 contrast ratio on white and 12.54:1 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.