#FADBC6 Hex Color
A gentle and modern desaturated peach
This desaturated peach tone functions as a softer alternative to stark white backgrounds. Since black text provides excellent contrast against this shade, it works well for clean, modern UI layouts. Pair this color with deep charcoal or muted navy blues to ground its lightness. The hex code for this pastel orange is #fadbc6.
Questions about #fadbc6
What is #fadbc6 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #fadbc6 is rgb(250, 219, 198), in HSL hsl(24, 84%, 88%) and in CMYK 0%, 12%, 21%, 2%.
What colors pair best with #fadbc6 in a design palette?
Is #fadbc6 a warm or cool color?
#fadbc6 is definitively a warm color, as it is a derivative of orange. However, its significant desaturation gives it a neutral, approachable quality that avoids the overwhelming intensity often associated with brighter, more saturated citrus shades.
Is #fadbc6 readable on white or black?
#fadbc6 has a 1.31:1 contrast ratio on white and 16.01:1 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.