#FFC48D Hex Color
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This pastel orange carries a mellow, unsaturated glow that feels approachable and fresh. Because it sits high on the lightness scale, #ffc48d works best as a soft background or a supporting accent rather than a dominant color. Pair it with deep charcoal or navy to ground its optimism, as black text remains highly readable against this shade. It brings a playful, youthful energy to branding and UI designs.
Questions about #ffc48d
What is #ffc48d in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #ffc48d is rgb(255, 196, 141), in HSL hsl(29, 100%, 78%) and in CMYK 0%, 23%, 45%, 0%.
What colors pair best with #ffc48d for a balanced design?
Is #ffc48d readable on white or black?
#ffc48d has a 1.55:1 contrast ratio on white and 13.53:1 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.