#FFC187 Hex Color
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#ffc187 is a pastel orange with a soft, glowing warmth. Its low saturation and high lightness keep it mellow instead of loud, which makes it a safe large background base for spring themes, baby products, and youth-focused branding. Pair it with dusty teal or terracotta for depth. Black text on #ffc187 reaches about 13.2:1 contrast, so small body copy stays readable.
Questions about #ffc187
What is #ffc187 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #ffc187 is rgb(255, 193, 135), in HSL hsl(29, 100%, 76%) and in CMYK 0%, 24%, 47%, 0%.
What colors pair well with #ffc187?
Dusty teal gives this pastel orange a lively complement, while terracotta and warm brown deepen it into an autumn palette. Navy or charcoal text keeps things grounded without harsh contrast.
Is #ffc187 readable on white or black?
#ffc187 has a 1.58:1 contrast ratio on white and 13.22:1 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.