#FFC888 Hex Color

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This pastel orange glows with a light, unsaturated warmth that feels approachable and fresh. Because it sits high on the lightness scale, #ffc888 works effectively as a soft background or a supporting accent against deep charcoal text. While it pairs well with earthy browns or muted teals, be careful using it near stark white, where it can easily appear washed out. The hex code for this color is #ffc888.

Questions about #ffc888

What is #ffc888 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #ffc888 is rgb(255, 200, 136), in HSL hsl(32, 100%, 77%) and in CMYK 0%, 22%, 47%, 0%. Browse more shades of orange with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #ffc888?
#ffc888 works beautifully alongside deep charcoal or dark slate because these high-contrast tones anchor the lightness of the orange. For a more organic, earthy palette, try pairing it with muted sage or soft terracotta to ground the composition.
Is #ffc888 readable on white or black?
#ffc888 has a 1.51:1 contrast ratio on white and 13.86:1 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.