#F3CA7C

#F3CA7C

Overview

#F3CA7C is a warm, light color. In RGB it is 243, 202, 124, in HSL 39.3°, 83.2%, 72.0%, and in CMYK 0.0%, 16.9%, 49.0%, 4.7%. The nearest named color is NCS S 0530-Y30R Apricot.

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Color Values

HEX

#F3CA7C

RGB

243, 202, 124

HSL

39.3, 83.2%, 72.0%

HSV

39.3, 49.0%, 95.3%

CMYK

0.0%, 16.9%, 49.0%, 4.7%

OKLCH

0.858 0.1072 82.5

Properties

Color Psychology

Light oranges like peach and apricot radiate friendliness, comfort, and gentle optimism. They are psychologically soothing and feel approachable without being overly stimulating. These tones often appear in hospitality and food branding to suggest warmth and welcome.

Design Usage

Soft oranges make excellent card backgrounds and notification banners that need attention without alarm. They are popular in onboarding flows and empty-state illustrations to create a welcoming atmosphere. Pair them with slate gray text and white surfaces for a clean, modern look.

Color Harmonies

Color Blindness Simulation

CSS Usage

background-color: #F3CA7C;
color: #F3CA7C;
border-color: #F3CA7C;
Nearest Tailwind: Orange 300 #FDBA74

Tailwind Shades

Contrast Checker

Text on white

1.55:1

AA Fail AAA Fail

Text on black

13.55:1

AA Pass AAA Pass

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #F3CA7C?

RGB(243, 202, 124) · HSL(39.3, 83.2%, 72.0%) · CMYK(0.0%, 16.9%, 49.0%, 4.7%)

Does #F3CA7C meet WCAG contrast on white?

1.55:1 — WCAG AA Fail, AAA Fail for normal text.

What text color is readable on #F3CA7C?

Use 000000 text on a #F3CA7C background; contrast on black is 13.55:1.