#FFBF80 Hex Color
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This pastel orange creates a friendly, approachable mood without being aggressive. Because it is highly unsaturated, #ffbf80 works best as a soft background or a supporting accent rather than a primary brand color. It pairs surprisingly well with deep charcoal or slate blue, which provides necessary contrast. Use black text for optimal readability, as the hex code #ffbf80 has excellent contrast ratios for standard typography.
Questions about #ffbf80
What is #ffbf80 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #ffbf80 is rgb(255, 191, 128), in HSL hsl(30, 100%, 75%) and in CMYK 0%, 25%, 50%, 0%.
What colors pair well with #ffbf80?
Because #ffbf80 is a desaturated pastel orange, it benefits from high-contrast grounding colors. Pair it with deep charcoal or cool slate blue to anchor the design, or use it alongside warm neutrals to keep the palette soft and organic.
Is #ffbf80 readable on white or black?
#ffbf80 has a 1.61:1 contrast ratio on white and 13.01:1 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.