#FCD0A6 Hex Color
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Pastel orange is a light, muted shade with a soft peach undertone. Its low saturation makes it easy to live with, so it works well as a background or dominant base in spring and baby-themed designs. The hex code for pastel orange is #fcd0a6. It reads warm but never loud, and black text passes contrast checks on it easily.
Questions about #fcd0a6
What is #fcd0a6 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #fcd0a6 is rgb(252, 208, 166), in HSL hsl(29, 93%, 82%) and in CMYK 0%, 17%, 34%, 1%.
What colors pair well with #fcd0a6?
Deeper warm tones like terracotta and burnt orange keep #fcd0a6 from washing out, while navy adds contrast for a fresher look. Use it as the base and let one darker tone carry the accents.
Is #fcd0a6 readable on white or black?
#fcd0a6 has a 1.42:1 contrast ratio on white and 14.71:1 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.