#FFD5BA Hex Color
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#ffd5ba is a pale, mellow orange with significant warmth and low saturation. It functions best as a neutral background, offering a gentle alternative to stark white without overwhelming the composition. Pair it with deep charcoals to make the tone pop, as black text provides excellent readability against this light shade. The hex code for this soft, optimistic color is #ffd5ba.
Questions about #ffd5ba
What is #ffd5ba in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #ffd5ba is rgb(255, 213, 186), in HSL hsl(23, 100%, 86%) and in CMYK 0%, 16%, 27%, 0%.
What colors pair best with #ffd5ba?
Deep charcoals or dark slate grays provide the most striking contrast against #ffd5ba, ensuring readability while allowing the soft orange tone to remain the focal point. Avoid using light text, as it will likely disappear against this pale shade.
Is #ffd5ba suitable for UI backgrounds?
Yes, #ffd5ba functions excellently as a subtle background color because its low saturation prevents it from clashing with primary brand colors. It offers a warmth that stark white lacks, making interfaces feel more approachable and less clinical.
Is #ffd5ba readable on white or black?
#ffd5ba has a 1.35:1 contrast ratio on white and 15.47:1 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.