#FFAD9B

Q: What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #FFAD9B?

RGB(255, 173, 155), HSL(10.8, 100.0%, 80.4%), CMYK(0.0%, 32.2%, 39.2%, 0.0%).

Q: Does #FFAD9B meet WCAG contrast on white?

1.79:1 — WCAG AA fail, AAA fail for normal text.

Overview

#FFAD9B is a warm, light color. In RGB it is 255, 173, 155, in HSL 10.8°, 100.0%, 80.4%, and in CMYK 0.0%, 32.2%, 39.2%, 0.0%. The nearest named color is NCS S 0530-Y90R Light Orange.

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Color Values

HEX

#FFAD9B

RGB

255, 173, 155

HSL

10.8, 100.0%, 80.4%

HSV

10.8, 39.2%, 100.0%

CMYK

0.0%, 32.2%, 39.2%, 0.0%

OKLCH

0.8225 0.1005 32.9

Properties

Warm Light Nearest: NCS S 0530-Y90R Light Orange

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.