Pallid Orange Color – #fcb99d: Codes and Complete Breakdown
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The Pallid Orange color hex code is #fcb99d, and it is composed of 99% red, 73% green and 62% blue.
Pallid Orange is a light, muted, and warm color at 38% saturation. It has a contrast ratio of 1.67:1 against a white background, which fails WCAG AA (Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, Level AA) compliance.
For better visibility, it is recommended to use the Pallid Orange color (#fcb99d) against dark backgrounds.

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Pallid Orange Color Codes and Information
Here’s a complete breakdown of the color Pallid Orange, including its HEX, RGB, HSL, and CMYK values, as well as other information about the color.
| Data Type | Values/Details |
|---|---|
| Hex | #fcb99d |
| RGB | rgb(252,185,157) |
| HSL | hsl(18,94.1%,80.2%) |
| CMYK | 0, 27, 38, 1 |
| HSV | 18, 38, 99 |
| RGB % | 99, 73, 62 |
| XYZ | 63.6, 57.8, 39.7 |
| LAB | 80.6, 20.8, 23.7 |
| Color Category | Light |
| Color Family | Peach/Orange |
| Saturation | 38% |
| Temperature | Warm |
| Contrast Ratio Againt White (#ffffff) | 1.67 (fails WCAG AA) |
| Contrast Ratio Againt Black (#000000) | 12.57 (passes WCAG AA) |
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