#FFC99B Hex Color
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#ffc99b is a light, muted orange with warm peach undertones and a soft, fresh glow. Its low saturation creates a gentle, youthful mood suited to spring layouts, baby products, food packaging, and playful branding. Use it as a supporting background with deep navy or charcoal. Black text reaches about 14.1:1 contrast on it, supporting accessible body copy. The hex code is #ffc99b.
Questions about #ffc99b
What is #ffc99b in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #ffc99b is rgb(255, 201, 155), in HSL hsl(28, 100%, 80%) and in CMYK 0%, 21%, 39%, 0%. Browse more shades of orange with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #ffc99b?
For balanced palettes, pair #ffc99b with deep navy or charcoal for strong grounding, or add muted terracotta and sage accents when you want a softer, more natural look around its warm peach-orange base. Keep darker colors for text, borders, or small accents.
What makes #ffc99b look warm or cool?
#ffc99b reads as warm because its light orange base carries clear peach undertones, while its low saturation keeps the effect gentle rather than fiery or intense in most visual layouts. Use it when you want warmth without the visual weight of deep orange.
Is #ffc99b readable on white or black?
#ffc99b has a 1.49:1 contrast ratio on white and 14.07:1 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.