#FCE2C9 Hex Color
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This luminous, unsaturated pastel orange offers a gentle warmth without overwhelming the viewer. The hex code for this shade is #fce2c9. Because it remains highly readable against black text, it functions best as a soft, neutral background for baby products or seasonal marketing. Avoid using it alongside stark white, as it can appear washed out, but it pairs beautifully with deep charcoal grays for a balanced, modern contrast.
Questions about #fce2c9
What is #fce2c9 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #fce2c9 is rgb(252, 226, 201), in HSL hsl(29, 89%, 89%) and in CMYK 0%, 10%, 20%, 1%. Browse more shades of brown with names and hex codes.
What are the best colors to pair with #fce2c9?
Because #fce2c9 is a delicate, unsaturated orange, it creates a sophisticated contrast when paired with charcoal or deep slate grays. Avoid placing it directly next to pure white, as the subtle tone can get lost and appear washed out.
Is #fce2c9 suitable for text-heavy designs?
This shade works beautifully as a soft, neutral background because it maintains high readability when paired with dark, high-contrast text. However, avoid using it as a primary text color itself, as its lightness makes it difficult to read on most surfaces.
Is #fce2c9 readable on white or black?
#fce2c9 has a 1.24:1 contrast ratio on white and 16.86:1 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.