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#F6AE55 color code is #F6AE55. Use this page to get all code formats, explore shades and tints, and find colors that work with #f6ae55.

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#F6AE55 Accessibility & WCAG Contrast

Relative luminance of #F6AE55 is 0.5052. Its WCAG contrast ratio is 1.89:1 against white and 11.10:1 against black. Use the card with the higher ratio for body text.

The quick brown fox
#F6AE55 on white1.89:1Fail
The quick brown fox
#F6AE55 on black11.10:1AAA
The quick brown fox
White on #F6AE551.89:1Fail
The quick brown fox
Black on #F6AE5511.10:1AAA

#F6AE55 — Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hex code for #F6AE55?+
The hex code for #F6AE55 is #F6AE55. In RGB it's rgb(246, 174, 85), and in HSL it's hsl(33, 90%, 65%).
What is the RGB value of #F6AE55?+
#F6AE55 in RGB is (246, 174, 85). Written in CSS: rgb(246, 174, 85).
What is the CMYK value of #F6AE55?+
#F6AE55 converts to CMYK(0%, 29%, 65%, 4%) for print. Hex equivalent is #F6AE55.
Is #f6ae55 a warm or cool color?+
#F6AE55 (#F6AE55) is a warm orange — its hue sits at 33° on the color wheel, placing it in the warm part of the spectrum.
What color family does #f6ae55 belong to?+
#F6AE55 belongs to the orange family. Its HSL is 33°, 90%, 65% — a warm tone within the broader orange group.
Is #f6ae55 accessible for body text on a white background?+
#F6AE55 on white reaches a WCAG contrast ratio of 1.89:1 — 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 #f6ae55?+
The nearest Pantone match for #F6AE55 (#F6AE55) is 136 C Pantone 136 C, calculated by Euclidean RGB distance over the Pantone Matching System.

How to use #F6AE55 in design

Practical guidance for using #f6ae55 (#F6AE55) across four design contexts, derived from its hue, lightness, saturation, and WCAG contrast.

Web & UI design

#F6AE55 (#F6AE55) works well as a background color in dark UIs or as a button fill paired with white text — at 11.1:1 against black it's AAA-accessible for body text reversed onto it. Don't use it for text on a white background; 1.9:1 contrast won't pass AA.

Branding & identity

As a brand color, #F6AE55 (#F6AE55) reads as high-energy and confident and versatile across product tiers. 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

#F6AE55 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 — #f6ae55 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

#F6AE55 works as either a primary wall color or a strong accent — versatile across most rooms. As a wall color it pairs with white trim and warm wood; as an accent (sofa, chair, large art) it lifts a neutral room without overwhelming it. Test a large swatch against your room's natural light at three times of day before committing — mid-tone colors shift more than light or dark colors do.

Brands that use #F6AE55

Major brands whose official palette contains a color within ~30 RGB units of #f6ae55 (#F6AE55). Click through for the full brand color guide.

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