#FFD5A8 Hex Color
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#ffd5a8 is a pastel orange with a peachy cast and very little saturation. Its high lightness gives it a mellow, friendly feel, which suits kids’ brands, food packaging, and spring layouts. It works best as a dominant background, though it can wash out beside plain white, so let a darker tone carry contrast. Black text on it reads clearly at about 15.3:1.
Questions about #ffd5a8
What is #ffd5a8 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #ffd5a8 is rgb(255, 213, 168), in HSL hsl(31, 100%, 83%) and in CMYK 0%, 16%, 34%, 0%.
What colors pair well with #ffd5a8?
Deep teal, navy, and charcoal all give #ffd5a8 the dark counterweight its high lightness needs, while muted sage or warm terracotta keep schemes cozy without turning muddy. Use it as the base and let one darker tone carry the accents.
Is #ffd5a8 readable on white or black?
#ffd5a8 has a 1.36:1 contrast ratio on white and 15.33:1 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.