#FFE6C7 Hex Color
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#ffe6c7 is a luminous, desaturated orange that leans heavily into beige territory. It feels gentle and optimistic, working best as a warm, neutral background in minimalist interfaces or stationery designs. Pair it with deep charcoal or slate gray text, as the high contrast ensures excellent readability. Avoid using it alongside stark white, which can make this shade appear washed out and muddy.
Questions about #ffe6c7
What is #ffe6c7 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #ffe6c7 is rgb(255, 230, 199), in HSL hsl(33, 100%, 89%) and in CMYK 0%, 10%, 22%, 0%.
What colors pair best with #ffe6c7?
#ffe6c7 thrives when paired with high-contrast, dark neutrals like charcoal or deep slate, which anchor its lightness and ensure text remains readable. Avoid pairing it with stark white, as the lack of contrast can make the color appear washed out or muddy.
Is #ffe6c7 readable on white or black?
#ffe6c7 has a 1.20:1 contrast ratio on white and 17.39:1 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.