#FFD396 Hex Color
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#ffd396 is a mellow, unsaturated orange that feels warm without being overwhelming. Its gentle, sunny character makes it an effective base color for youthful, friendly branding. Because it provides high contrast with black text, it works well for readable UI backgrounds. Use it to soften layouts that need an approachable, optimistic tone, though keep it away from stark whites to avoid looking washed out.
Questions about #ffd396
What is #ffd396 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #ffd396 is rgb(255, 211, 150), in HSL hsl(35, 100%, 79%) and in CMYK 0%, 17%, 41%, 0%.
What colors pair well with #ffd396 for balanced branding?
Is #ffd396 readable on white or black?
#ffd396 has a 1.39:1 contrast ratio on white and 15.01:1 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.