#FFC9B0 Hex Color
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#ffc9b0 is a pale, unsaturated orange that mimics the warmth of a setting sun. This mellow hue brings a soft, approachable feel to modern interface backgrounds. It pairs well with slate gray or deep teal, offering enough contrast for black text to remain highly readable. As a light, playful shade, the hex code #ffc9b0 works best when balanced against bolder, darker colors to avoid a washed-out look.
Questions about #ffc9b0
What is #ffc9b0 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #ffc9b0 is rgb(255, 201, 176), in HSL hsl(19, 100%, 85%) and in CMYK 0%, 21%, 31%, 0%.
What colors pair well with #ffc9b0 in design?
Is #ffc9b0 suitable for text on a white background?
Using #ffc9b0 as a text color on white or very light backgrounds is not recommended because it lacks sufficient contrast to meet accessibility standards. It functions best as a background color, a button fill, or a soft accent against dark, high-contrast text.
Is #ffc9b0 readable on white or black?
#ffc9b0 has a 1.47:1 contrast ratio on white and 14.23:1 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.