#FFDFB3 Hex Color
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Reach for #ffdfb3 when a design needs a warm neutral softer than plain beige. This pastel orange-beige works well as a large background base, and black body text reads clearly on it at about 16.5:1 contrast. Its peachy undertones can wash out next to pure white, so pair it with deep browns or muted greens instead.
Questions about #ffdfb3
What is #ffdfb3 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #ffdfb3 is rgb(255, 223, 179), in HSL hsl(35, 100%, 85%) and in CMYK 0%, 13%, 30%, 0%.
What colors pair well with #ffdfb3?
Deep browns, muted sage, and navy all ground #ffdfb3, since its pale warmth needs darker neighbors to stand out. Terracotta also layers well for autumn palettes.
Is #ffdfb3 readable on white or black?
#ffdfb3 has a 1.27:1 contrast ratio on white and 16.45:1 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.