Pale Persimmon is a medium-light, vivid shade in the orange color family, with a warm feel. Its HEX code is #FFAF7A, which equals rgb(255, 175, 122) in RGB and hsl(24, 100%, 74%) in HSL. In print terms it converts to roughly C0 M31 Y52 K0, although exact CMYK results depend on the paper and color profile.
- HEX
#FFAF7A - RGB
255, 175, 122 - HSL
24°, 100%, 74% - CMYK
0, 31, 52, 0 - Family
Orange - Tone
Medium-light, vivid
About Pale Persimmon
Orange shades feel warm, friendly and optimistic. They sit between the intensity of red and the cheer of yellow, and work well for buttons, highlights and playful brands. Designers often reach for it as an accent, a button color or a background tint. Text in black is the most readable choice on this color, with a contrast ratio of 11.67:1. Its complementary color is #7ACAFF.
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Pale Persimmon color codes
| HEX | #FFAF7A |
|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(255, 175, 122) |
| HSL | hsl(24, 100%, 74%) |
| HSV | 24°, 52%, 100% |
| CMYK | 0%, 31%, 52%, 0% |
| Decimal | 16756602 |
Shades and tints of Pale Persimmon
Lighter tints are mixed with white and darker shades are mixed with black.
- 50
#FFF2E9 - 100
#FFE4D3 - 200
#FFD7BD - 300
#FFCAA6 - 400
#FFBC90 - 500
#FFAF7A - 600
#D59266 - 700
#AA7551 - 800
#80583D - 900
#553A29 - 950
#2B1D14
Color harmonies for Pale Persimmon
- Complementary
#7ACAFF≈ Light Sky Blue - Analogous −30°
#FF7A88≈ Pale Crimson - Analogous +30°
#FFF27A≈ Pale Yellow - Triadic +120°
#7AFFAF≈ Pale Jade - Triadic +240°
#AF7AFF≈ Pale Iris - Split 150°
#7AFFF2≈ Pale Cyan - Split 210°
#7A88FF≈ Pale Cobalt
Contrast and accessibility of Pale Persimmon
| Text color | Sample | Contrast ratio | WCAG |
|---|---|---|---|
| White text on Pale Persimmon | Aa | 1.80:1 | Fails |
| Black text on Pale Persimmon | Aa | 11.67:1 | AAA (excellent) |
CSS code for Pale Persimmon
background-color: #FFAF7A;color: #FFAF7A;background-color: rgb(255, 175, 122);background-color: hsl(24, 100%, 74%);:root { --color-pale-persimmon: #FFAF7A; }class="bg-[#FFAF7A]"Colors similar to Pale Persimmon
- Pale Cinnabar
#FFA27A - Pale Orange
#FFBD7A - Light Salmon
#FFA07A - Pale Bright Persimmon
#F2B288 - Pale Bright Cinnabar
#F2A788 - Pale Bright Orange
#F2BD88 - Light Bright Orange
#EEA863 - Light Bright Tangerine
#EEB663 - Pale Bright Vermilion
#F29D88 - Sandy Brown
#F4A460 - Pale Vermilion
#FF957A - Pale Tangerine
#FFCA7A
More orange shades
- Muted Cinnabar
#B26B4D - Medium Dark Dusty Cinnabar
#816356 - Dusty Cinnabar
#997566 - Pure Persimmon
#FF6600 - Medium Light Persimmon
#FF7E29 - Light Persimmon
#FF9752 - Very Pale Persimmon
#FFC8A3 - Palest Persimmon
#FFE0CC - Bright Persimmon
#E66B19 - Medium Light Bright Persimmon
#EA833E - Light Bright Persimmon
#EE9A63
Frequently asked questions
What is the HEX code for Pale Persimmon?
The HEX code for Pale Persimmon is #FFAF7A.
What is the RGB value of Pale Persimmon?
Pale Persimmon has an RGB value of 255, 175, 122 (rgb(255, 175, 122)). In HSL it is 24°, 100%, 74%.
What text color should I use on Pale Persimmon?
Use black text on Pale Persimmon. White text has a contrast ratio of 1.80:1 and black text has 11.67:1; WCAG AA requires at least 4.5:1 for normal text.
What color goes well with Pale Persimmon?
The complementary color of Pale Persimmon is #7ACAFF. Analogous colors #FF7A88 and #FFF27A also pair well.