#FCC5A0 Hex Color
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Not a bright pumpkin orange, #fcc5a0 is a pastel shade with peachy undertones. Its low saturation makes it a forgiving background for spring layouts, baby products, and food packaging. Black text reads clearly on it, so small type stays accessible. It can wash out next to white, so pair it with a deep teal or charcoal to keep contrast. The hex code works best as a dominant base rather than a fine accent.
Questions about #fcc5a0
What is #fcc5a0 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #fcc5a0 is rgb(252, 197, 160), in HSL hsl(24, 94%, 81%) and in CMYK 0%, 22%, 37%, 1%.
What text color reads best on #fcc5a0?
Black text is the clear choice, with about 13.6:1 contrast behind it. That clears WCAG AA for small body text, so the color works as a background for paragraphs and UI labels without adjustments.
What colors pair well with #fcc5a0?
It flatters deeper, cooler neighbors: a deep teal or charcoal keeps it from fading against white paper or screens. Warm browns like terracotta work too when you want a softer autumn feel.
Is #fcc5a0 readable on white or black?
#fcc5a0 has a 1.54:1 contrast ratio on white and 13.63:1 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.