#FFC488 Hex Color
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#ffc488 is a light, pastel orange with peach and golden undertones. Its warm, mellow finish suggests youth, optimism, and easygoing creativity. Use it as a dominant background for spring, food, baby, or Halloween designs, pairing it with deep teal or charcoal for definition. Black text remains highly readable on this color. The hex code for this pastel orange is #ffc488.
Questions about #ffc488
What is #ffc488 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #ffc488 is rgb(255, 196, 136), in HSL hsl(30, 100%, 77%) and in CMYK 0%, 23%, 47%, 0%.
What colors pair well with #ffc488?
#ffc488 pairs well with deep teal or charcoal, which add contrast without overpowering its soft peach warmth; cream and muted brown create a gentler, cohesive palette for backgrounds, packaging, and seasonal graphics.
Is #ffc488 readable on white or black?
#ffc488 has a 1.55:1 contrast ratio on white and 13.50:1 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.