Macaroni and Cheese

Q: What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #FFBD88?

RGB(255, 189, 136), HSL(26.7, 100.0%, 76.7%), CMYK(0.0%, 25.9%, 46.7%, 0.0%).

Q: Does #FFBD88 meet WCAG contrast on white?

1.63:1 — WCAG AA fail, AAA fail for normal text.

#FFBD88

Crayola color

Macaroni and Cheese (#FFBD88) is a warm, pale peach-orange from the Crayola palette, very similar to Mac and Cheese but slightly lighter and more peachy. It has the soft warmth of baked macaroni casserole—less electric than the box-mix version but equally inviting. It suits warm food editorial styling and cozy, casual brand aesthetics.

Color Values

HEX

#FFBD88

RGB

255, 189, 136

HSL

26.7, 100.0%, 76.7%

HSV

26.7, 46.7%, 100.0%

CMYK

0.0%, 25.9%, 46.7%, 0.0%

OKLCH

0.8473 0.1025 59.6

Properties

Warm Light Nearest: Macaroni and Cheese

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.