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#F0B888 color code is #F0B888. Use this page to get all code formats, explore shades and tints, and find colors that work with #f0b888.

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#F0B888 Accessibility & WCAG Contrast

Relative luminance of #F0B888 is 0.5458. Its WCAG contrast ratio is 1.76:1 against white and 11.92:1 against black. Use the card with the higher ratio for body text.

The quick brown fox
#F0B888 on white1.76:1Fail
The quick brown fox
#F0B888 on black11.92:1AAA
The quick brown fox
White on #F0B8881.76:1Fail
The quick brown fox
Black on #F0B88811.92:1AAA

#F0B888 — Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hex code for #F0B888?+
The hex code for #F0B888 is #F0B888. In RGB it's rgb(240, 184, 136), and in HSL it's hsl(28, 78%, 74%).
What is the RGB value of #F0B888?+
#F0B888 in RGB is (240, 184, 136). Written in CSS: rgb(240, 184, 136).
What is the CMYK value of #F0B888?+
#F0B888 converts to CMYK(0%, 23%, 43%, 6%) for print. Hex equivalent is #F0B888.
Is #f0b888 a warm or cool color?+
#F0B888 (#F0B888) is a warm orange — its hue sits at 28° on the color wheel, placing it in the warm part of the spectrum.
What color family does #f0b888 belong to?+
#F0B888 belongs to the orange family. Its HSL is 28°, 78%, 74% — a warm tone within the broader orange group.
Is #f0b888 accessible for body text on a white background?+
#F0B888 on white reaches a WCAG contrast ratio of 1.76:1 — below the AA threshold (4.5:1) for normal body text. Reserve for large headings or pair with a darker variant.
What is the closest Pantone match for #f0b888?+
The nearest Pantone match for #F0B888 (#F0B888) is 7410 C Apricot Ice, calculated by Euclidean RGB distance over the Pantone Matching System.

How to use #F0B888 in design

Practical guidance for using #f0b888 (#F0B888) across four design contexts, derived from its hue, lightness, saturation, and WCAG contrast.

Web & UI design

#F0B888 (#F0B888) works well as a background color in dark UIs or as a button fill paired with white text — at 11.9:1 against black it's AAA-accessible for body text reversed onto it. Don't use it for text on a white background; 1.8:1 contrast won't pass AA.

Branding & identity

As a brand color, #F0B888 (#F0B888) reads as high-energy and confident and approachable and modern. It fits naturally into youth-oriented brands, food, hospitality, creative tools. Use it as the primary identity color and pair with one neutral (white, off-white, or near-black). Test legibility on both your logo and small UI text before locking it in — saturation that works on a 200px logo can feel overpowering at favicon scale.

Fashion & apparel

#F0B888 flatters warm-leaning skin tones (golden, peach, olive undertones) and works well in spring/summer collections. It pairs naturally with warm neutrals (cream, camel, brown, olive) and contrasts effectively with denim or navy. As an accent piece — scarf, bag, shoes — #f0b888 can carry an entire neutral outfit; as a head-to-toe color it can overwhelm and is best reserved for evening or statement pieces.

Interior design

#F0B888 is best used as a single accent wall, ceiling stripe, or feature piece (cabinetry, tile, an upholstered headboard) — at this saturation a full room can feel overwhelming. Pair with crisp white trim and one warm-wood tone to ground the energy.