#FCD2A9 Hex Color
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Somewhere between apricot and pale peach, #fcd2a9 is a pastel orange with very little bite. Its low saturation keeps things mellow, which makes it a strong dominant background rather than a accent. Black text reaches about 14.9:1 contrast on it, so body copy stays readable. Pair it with deep teal for a combination that pops without shouting.
Questions about #fcd2a9
What is #fcd2a9 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #fcd2a9 is rgb(252, 210, 169), in HSL hsl(30, 93%, 83%) and in CMYK 0%, 17%, 33%, 1%.
What colors pair well with #fcd2a9?
#fcd2a9 pairs well with deep teal, navy, and charcoal, which give its low saturation something to press against. Warm browns and cream also suit it for softer spring or autumn palettes.
Is #fcd2a9 readable on white or black?
#fcd2a9 has a 1.40:1 contrast ratio on white and 14.93:1 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.