#FFB16E

Q: What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #FFB16E?

RGB(255, 177, 110), HSL(27.7, 100.0%, 71.6%), CMYK(0.0%, 30.6%, 56.9%, 0.0%).

Q: Does #FFB16E meet WCAG contrast on white?

1.78:1 — WCAG AA fail, AAA fail for normal text.

Overview

#FFB16E is a warm, light color. In RGB it is 255, 177, 110, in HSL 27.7°, 100.0%, 71.6%, and in CMYK 0.0%, 30.6%, 56.9%, 0.0%. The nearest named color is sandybrown.

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Color Values

HEX

#FFB16E

RGB

255, 177, 110

HSL

27.7, 100.0%, 71.6%

HSV

27.7, 56.9%, 100.0%

CMYK

0.0%, 30.6%, 56.9%, 0.0%

OKLCH

0.8215 0.1237 60.5

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.