#FFCE99 Hex Color

A warm and inviting pastel apricot glow

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This mellow pastel orange carries a soft, sunny disposition. With its high lightness and low saturation, #ffce99 works best as a primary background color rather than for small text. It pairs beautifully with deep charcoal or slate gray to anchor the space. The hex code #ffce99 provides excellent contrast for black text, making it a functional choice for clean, legible interface designs.

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What is #ffce99 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?

In RGB, #ffce99 is rgb(255, 206, 153), in HSL hsl(31, 100%, 80%) and in CMYK 0%, 19%, 40%, 0%. Browse more shades of orange with names and hex codes.

What colors pair best with #ffce99 in a design?

#ffce99 works beautifully when grounded by strong, dark neutrals like charcoal or deep slate gray, which prevent the layout from appearing washed out. For a complementary accent, consider a muted navy or a soft sage green to create a balanced, professional contrast.

Is #ffce99 readable on white or black?

#ffce99 has a 1.44:1 contrast ratio on white and 14.54:1 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.

#FFCE99 Hex Color

A warm and inviting pastel apricot glow

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