#FFC379 Hex Color
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#ffc379 is a bright, mellow pastel orange with a glowing, sunny quality. This shade feels youthful and light, making it a natural choice for playful brand identities or spring-themed designs. Because it offers strong readability with black text, it functions well as a dominant background color. Pair it with deep charcoal or muted slate blues to keep the overall palette sophisticated rather than overly sweet.
Questions about #ffc379
What is #ffc379 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #ffc379 is rgb(255, 195, 121), in HSL hsl(33, 100%, 74%) and in CMYK 0%, 24%, 53%, 0%.
What colors pair well with #ffc379?
#ffc379 balances best when paired with deep charcoal or muted slate blues, which prevent the orange from feeling overly sweet. These darker, cool-toned neutrals ground the energy of this light shade, creating a sophisticated and readable contrast.
Is #ffc379 a good choice for text-heavy layouts?
While #ffc379 is excellent for backgrounds or UI accents, it lacks the necessary contrast for small, readable body text. You should overlay it with a dark, high-contrast color like navy or black to ensure your design remains fully accessible.
Is #ffc379 readable on white or black?
#ffc379 has a 1.57:1 contrast ratio on white and 13.33:1 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.