#FFD59B Hex Color
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With its light value and low saturation, #ffd59b is a soft, warm orange with peach and golden undertones. The hex code #ffd59b brings a fresh, optimistic feel to spring layouts, food packaging, baby products, and youth-focused branding. Use it as a broad background with dark brown or charcoal text. Black text provides about 15.2:1 contrast, while white can look washed out.
Questions about #ffd59b
What is #ffd59b in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #ffd59b is rgb(255, 213, 155), in HSL hsl(35, 100%, 80%) and in CMYK 0%, 16%, 39%, 0%.
What colors pair well with #ffd59b?
Is #ffd59b a warm or cool color?
#ffd59b reads as a warm color because its orange base carries peach and golden undertones, giving it a sunny, welcoming character rather than the crisp or receding feel usually associated with blue- or green-led shades. Its light value keeps that warmth gentle, making it suitable for airy layouts and friendly accents.
Is #ffd59b readable on white or black?
#ffd59b has a 1.37:1 contrast ratio on white and 15.24:1 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.