#FFD6A5 Hex Color
A gentle and mellow pastel orange
This pastel orange brings a warm, mellow tone to any interface. Because it is highly unsaturated, it functions best as a supporting background or a soft highlight rather than a dominant color. Pair it with deep charcoal or navy text for optimal readability, as black text offers excellent contrast. The hex code for this gentle shade is #ffd6a5.
Questions about #ffd6a5
What is #ffd6a5 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #ffd6a5 is rgb(255, 214, 165), in HSL hsl(33, 100%, 82%) and in CMYK 0%, 16%, 35%, 0%.
What design mood does #ffd6a5 evoke?
The color #ffd6a5 conveys a warm, friendly, and approachable atmosphere due to its low saturation. It is significantly less aggressive than vibrant orange, making it ideal for wellness branding or calm, user-friendly dashboard backgrounds that need a touch of warmth.
Is #ffd6a5 readable on white or black?
#ffd6a5 has a 1.36:1 contrast ratio on white and 15.41:1 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.