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#F0C5A8 color code is #F0C5A8. Use this page to get all code formats, explore shades and tints, and find colors that work with #f0c5a8.

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#F0C5A8 Accessibility & WCAG Contrast

Relative luminance of #F0C5A8 is 0.6128. Its WCAG contrast ratio is 1.58:1 against white and 13.26:1 against black. Use the card with the higher ratio for body text.

The quick brown fox
#F0C5A8 on white1.58:1Fail
The quick brown fox
#F0C5A8 on black13.26:1AAA
The quick brown fox
White on #F0C5A81.58:1Fail
The quick brown fox
Black on #F0C5A813.26:1AAA

#F0C5A8 — Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hex code for #F0C5A8?+
The hex code for #F0C5A8 is #F0C5A8. In RGB it's rgb(240, 197, 168), and in HSL it's hsl(24, 71%, 80%).
What is the RGB value of #F0C5A8?+
#F0C5A8 in RGB is (240, 197, 168). Written in CSS: rgb(240, 197, 168).
What is the CMYK value of #F0C5A8?+
#F0C5A8 converts to CMYK(0%, 18%, 30%, 6%) for print. Hex equivalent is #F0C5A8.
Is #f0c5a8 a warm or cool color?+
#F0C5A8 (#F0C5A8) is a warm orange — its hue sits at 24° on the color wheel, placing it in the warm part of the spectrum.
What color family does #f0c5a8 belong to?+
#F0C5A8 belongs to the orange family. Its HSL is 24°, 71%, 80% — a warm tone within the broader orange group.
Is #f0c5a8 accessible for body text on a white background?+
#F0C5A8 on white reaches a WCAG contrast ratio of 1.58:1 — 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 #f0c5a8?+
The nearest Pantone match for #F0C5A8 (#F0C5A8) is 473 C Pantone 473 C, calculated by Euclidean RGB distance over the Pantone Matching System.

How to use #F0C5A8 in design

Practical guidance for using #f0c5a8 (#F0C5A8) across four design contexts, derived from its hue, lightness, saturation, and WCAG contrast.

Web & UI design

#F0C5A8 (#F0C5A8) works well as a background color in dark UIs or as a button fill paired with white text — at 13.3:1 against black it's AAA-accessible for body text reversed onto it. Don't use it for text on a white background; 1.6:1 contrast won't pass AA.

Branding & identity

As a brand color, #F0C5A8 (#F0C5A8) 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

#F0C5A8 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 — #f0c5a8 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

#F0C5A8 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.