#FCAE8D Hex Color

Friendly and sparkling light orange warmth

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#fcae8d is a sparkling, light orange with a warm, unsaturated finish. It pairs beautifully with charcoal or deep navy, creating a balanced look for baby products or upbeat branding. Because black text offers high contrast against this pale shade, it functions well for readable, accessible body copy. Use the hex code #fcae8d to add a touch of friendly optimism to your next creative project.

Questions about #fcae8d

What is #fcae8d in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #fcae8d is rgb(252, 174, 141), in HSL hsl(18, 95%, 77%) and in CMYK 0%, 31%, 44%, 1%.
What color palettes work best with #fcae8d?
#fcae8d creates a grounded, professional contrast when paired with charcoal or deep navy tones. These darker colors provide the visual weight needed to anchor the lightness of the orange, making it excellent for high-readability UI design and branding.
Is #fcae8d readable on white or black?
#fcae8d has a 1.81:1 contrast ratio on white and 11.57:1 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.