#FFD5BC Hex Color
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#ffd5bc is an extremely pale, pastel orange with low saturation. This warm tone feels approachable, making it a reliable choice for soft UI backgrounds or youthful branding. It provides excellent accessibility for small black text, offering strong contrast that many light backgrounds lack. Pair this hex code with dark charcoal or deep forest green to keep the design from looking washed out against pure white.
Questions about #ffd5bc
What is #ffd5bc in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #ffd5bc is rgb(255, 213, 188), in HSL hsl(22, 100%, 87%) and in CMYK 0%, 16%, 26%, 0%.
What colors pair best with #ffd5bc in a design layout?
#ffd5bc acts as a gentle base that requires grounding to avoid appearing washed out. It creates a sophisticated balance when paired with deep charcoal for typography or rich forest green to provide a natural, earthy contrast that pops against the pale orange background.
Is #ffd5bc readable on white or black?
#ffd5bc has a 1.35:1 contrast ratio on white and 15.49:1 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.