#FFBE78 Hex Color
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Light and warm, #ffbe78 is a bright pastel orange with a soft, glowing finish. Its fresh energy suits spring layouts, baby products, food packaging, and youth branding. Use it as a dominant background with navy or dark brown accents; black text remains highly readable at about 12.9:1 contrast. The hex code is #ffbe78.
Questions about #ffbe78
What is #ffbe78 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #ffbe78 is rgb(255, 190, 120), in HSL hsl(31, 100%, 74%) and in CMYK 0%, 25%, 53%, 0%.
What colors pair well with #ffbe78?
Navy and dark brown pair especially well with #ffbe78, creating strong, grounded contrast against its light warmth; muted cream, soft beige, and warm gray can support a gentler palette without competing with the orange.
Is #ffbe78 warm or cool?
#ffbe78 reads as a warm color because its pastel orange base carries noticeable yellow and peach undertones, giving layouts a sunny, welcoming feel rather than the crisp or distant effect associated with blue-based hues.
Is #ffbe78 readable on white or black?
#ffbe78 has a 1.62:1 contrast ratio on white and 12.88:1 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.