#FFC49E Hex Color
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#ffc49e is a pale, unsaturated orange with strong peach undertones. This warm, mellow shade brings a youthful energy to designs. It works best as a supporting tone rather than a background, as it can appear washed out against pure white. For sharp legibility, pair it with black text, as the high contrast provides excellent readability. The hex code for this soft orange is #ffc49e.
Questions about #ffc49e
What is #ffc49e in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #ffc49e is rgb(255, 196, 158), in HSL hsl(24, 100%, 81%) and in CMYK 0%, 23%, 38%, 0%. Browse more shades of orange with names and hex codes.
How can I use #ffc49e effectively in web design?
#ffc49e works best as a supporting accent rather than a primary background to avoid a washed-out appearance. It pairs beautifully with charcoal or dark text to ensure high legibility while maintaining its warm, approachable aesthetic.
Is #ffc49e readable on white or black?
#ffc49e has a 1.53:1 contrast ratio on white and 13.64:1 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.