#FCE4CC Hex Color
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Diluted apricot juice gets close to this shade. Pastel orange #fce4cc carries very little saturation, so it reads milky and soft rather than sweet. Its hex code makes an easy large background, and black text reaches about 17.1:1 contrast, well past WCAG AA. Next to plain white it can wash out, so let terracotta or deep teal carry the accents.
Questions about #fce4cc
What is #fce4cc in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #fce4cc is rgb(252, 228, 204), in HSL hsl(30, 89%, 89%) and in CMYK 0%, 10%, 19%, 1%.
What colors pair well with #fce4cc?
Terracotta, deep teal, and warm brown all sit well against #fce4cc without stealing its gentle mood. Use darker accents sparingly since the color works best as a soft base.
Is #fce4cc readable on white or black?
#fce4cc has a 1.22:1 contrast ratio on white and 17.10:1 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.