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#F3B182 color code is #F3B182. Use this page to get all code formats, explore shades and tints, and find colors that work with #f3b182.

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#F3B182 Accessibility & WCAG Contrast

Relative luminance of #F3B182 is 0.5211. Its WCAG contrast ratio is 1.84:1 against white and 11.42:1 against black. Use the card with the higher ratio for body text.

The quick brown fox
#F3B182 on white1.84:1Fail
The quick brown fox
#F3B182 on black11.42:1AAA
The quick brown fox
White on #F3B1821.84:1Fail
The quick brown fox
Black on #F3B18211.42:1AAA

#F3B182 — Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hex code for #F3B182?+
The hex code for #F3B182 is #F3B182. In RGB it's rgb(243, 177, 130), and in HSL it's hsl(25, 82%, 73%).
What is the RGB value of #F3B182?+
#F3B182 in RGB is (243, 177, 130). Written in CSS: rgb(243, 177, 130).
What is the CMYK value of #F3B182?+
#F3B182 converts to CMYK(0%, 27%, 47%, 5%) for print. Hex equivalent is #F3B182.
Is #f3b182 a warm or cool color?+
#F3B182 (#F3B182) is a warm orange — its hue sits at 25° on the color wheel, placing it in the warm part of the spectrum.
What color family does #f3b182 belong to?+
#F3B182 belongs to the orange family. Its HSL is 25°, 82%, 73% — a warm tone within the broader orange group.
Is #f3b182 accessible for body text on a white background?+
#F3B182 on white reaches a WCAG contrast ratio of 1.84:1 — 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 #f3b182?+
The nearest Pantone match for #F3B182 (#F3B182) is 7410 C Apricot Ice, calculated by Euclidean RGB distance over the Pantone Matching System.

How to use #F3B182 in design

Practical guidance for using #f3b182 (#F3B182) across four design contexts, derived from its hue, lightness, saturation, and WCAG contrast.

Web & UI design

#F3B182 (#F3B182) works well as a background color in dark UIs or as a button fill paired with white text — at 11.4:1 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, #F3B182 (#F3B182) 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

#F3B182 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 — #f3b182 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

#F3B182 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.