#FAD5C2 Hex Color
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#fad5c2 is a pale, low-saturation orange with warm peach undertones and a soft, airy finish. Its gentle lightness feels youthful and optimistic, fitting spring graphics, baby products, and friendly UI backgrounds. It can fade against white. Use it as a dominant base with dark text; black text provides about a 15.4:1 contrast ratio. The hex code for this color is #fad5c2.
Questions about #fad5c2
What is #fad5c2 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #fad5c2 is rgb(250, 213, 194), in HSL hsl(20, 85%, 87%) and in CMYK 0%, 15%, 22%, 2%. Browse more shades of orange with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #fad5c2?
#fad5c2 pairs well with charcoal, dark brown, muted teal, and dusty rose because its pale warmth benefits from deeper or cooler contrast, giving headings, controls, and decorative accents enough separation while keeping the overall palette gentle.
Does #fad5c2 read warm or cool?
#fad5c2 reads warm because its orange base and peach undertones remain visible despite its very low saturation. Its high lightness softens that warmth, so it feels gentle rather than intense and suits youthful, welcoming designs more than dramatic ones.
Is #fad5c2 readable on white or black?
#fad5c2 has a 1.36:1 contrast ratio on white and 15.36:1 on black. WCAG asks for 4.5:1 for body text and 3:1 for large text, so on white it is too faint for text and on black it works for body text. Try other pairs in the contrast checker.