#FFD491 Hex Color
A mellow peach orange with sunny warmth
#ffd491 is a light, warm pastel orange with soft yellow undertones and a mellow glow. It suggests optimism, youth, and creative energy, making it useful for spring layouts, baby products, food branding, and playful campaigns. Use it as a dominant background with black text for about 15.1:1 contrast, or pair it with navy for definition. The hex code is #ffd491.
Questions about #ffd491
What is #ffd491 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #ffd491 is rgb(255, 212, 145), in HSL hsl(37, 100%, 78%) and in CMYK 0%, 17%, 43%, 0%.
What colors pair well with #ffd491?
#ffd491 pairs well with navy for clear definition, while terracotta or muted peach create a warm, coordinated palette; use these deeper tones for headings, borders, or accents against its pale orange base.
Does #ffd491 read as a warm or cool color?
#ffd491 reads as warm because its pale orange base is softened by yellow undertones, giving it a mellow, sunny feel suited to cheerful interfaces, seasonal layouts, and friendly product packaging.
Is #ffd491 readable on white or black?
#ffd491 has a 1.39:1 contrast ratio on white and 15.07:1 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.