#F8AC61

Q: What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #F8AC61?

RGB(248, 172, 97), HSL(29.8, 91.5%, 67.6%), CMYK(0.0%, 30.6%, 60.9%, 2.7%).

Q: Does #F8AC61 meet WCAG contrast on white?

1.9:1 — WCAG AA fail, AAA fail for normal text.

Overview

#F8AC61 is a warm, light color. In RGB it is 248, 172, 97, in HSL 29.8°, 91.5%, 67.6%, and in CMYK 0.0%, 30.6%, 60.9%, 2.7%. The nearest named color is sandybrown.

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Color Values

HEX

#F8AC61

RGB

248, 172, 97

HSL

29.8, 91.5%, 67.6%

HSV

29.8, 60.9%, 97.3%

CMYK

0.0%, 30.6%, 60.9%, 2.7%

OKLCH

0.803 0.1278 63.8

Properties

Warm Light Nearest: sandybrown

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.