#FCDCB8 Hex Color
A soft and mellow warm orange
This extremely pale, warm orange acts as a gentle, mellow base for modern interfaces. Because of its high lightness, it pairs best with deep charcoals or blacks to maintain readability. Avoid using it alongside stark white, as the subtle contrast can cause the color to appear washed out. Designers find the hex code #fcdcb8 functions effectively as a soft background, keeping designs feeling airy, optimistic, and approachable.
Questions about #fcdcb8
What is #fcdcb8 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #fcdcb8 is rgb(252, 220, 184), in HSL hsl(32, 92%, 85%) and in CMYK 0%, 13%, 27%, 1%.
How should I pair #fcdcb8 in UI design?
Because #fcdcb8 is so light, it relies on high contrast to remain legible. Pair it with deep charcoal or dark text for a sophisticated, modern look that prevents the interface from feeling washed out.
Is #fcdcb8 readable on white or black?
#fcdcb8 has a 1.30:1 contrast ratio on white and 16.06:1 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.