#FCE6C4 Hex Color

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#fce6c4 is a light, muted orange with creamy beige undertones. Its high lightness and low saturation create a mellow, youthful warmth suited to spring branding, baby products, interiors, and spa packaging. Use it as a generous background with dark brown or black text, which reaches about 17.3:1 contrast. The hex code for this color is #fce6c4.

Questions about #fce6c4

What is #fce6c4 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #fce6c4 is rgb(252, 230, 196), in HSL hsl(36, 90%, 88%) and in CMYK 0%, 9%, 22%, 1%.
What colors pair well with #fce6c4?
#fce6c4 pairs well with terracotta, sage, and dark brown because these tones balance its creamy warmth, add natural contrast, and preserve a soft, welcoming palette for branding, interiors, packaging, and seasonal design.
Is #fce6c4 a warm or cool color?
#fce6c4 reads as a warm color because its pale orange base is softened by creamy beige, creating a mellow, youthful mood rather than a bright or strongly saturated orange tone.
Is #fce6c4 readable on white or black?
#fce6c4 has a 1.21:1 contrast ratio on white and 17.25:1 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.