#FFBF79 Hex Color
A warm and inviting pastel orange
This mellow pastel orange glows with a warm, optimistic energy that suits youthful and adventurous branding. Its high lightness keeps the tone friendly, though it can appear washed out against white backgrounds. Pair it with deep charcoal or navy text to ensure readability, as black text provides a high-contrast 13.0:1 ratio. The hex code for this shade is #ffbf79.
Questions about #ffbf79
What is #ffbf79 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #ffbf79 is rgb(255, 191, 121), in HSL hsl(31, 100%, 74%) and in CMYK 0%, 25%, 53%, 0%. Browse more shades of orange with names and hex codes.
Does #ffbf79 read as a warm or cool color?
The hex color #ffbf79 is firmly a warm color, leaning into sunny, golden undertones that evoke a sense of optimism and youth. Its high saturation and lightness make it feel approachable, though it benefits from being grounded by darker, cooler accent colors.
Is #ffbf79 readable on white or black?
#ffbf79 has a 1.61:1 contrast ratio on white and 12.98:1 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.