#FFC47C Hex Color
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A pale, glowing orange, #ffc47c carries a cheerful and youthful energy. This pastel hue works best as an accent rather than a primary background to avoid washing out other elements. It pairs well with deep charcoal or navy blue, which helps ground its lightness. Because black text remains legible against this hex code, it is a safe choice for playful UI buttons or callouts.
Questions about #ffc47c
What is #ffc47c in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #ffc47c is rgb(255, 196, 124), in HSL hsl(33, 100%, 74%) and in CMYK 0%, 23%, 51%, 0%. Browse more shades of orange with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #ffc47c for a professional design?
Use deep navy or charcoal to ground the lightness of #ffc47c, creating a balanced and readable contrast. These darker tones prevent the pastel from feeling washed out while maintaining a sophisticated, modern aesthetic for your interface or print projects.
Is #ffc47c readable on white or black?
#ffc47c has a 1.56:1 contrast ratio on white and 13.43:1 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.