#FCE9D9 Hex Color
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This luminous pale orange features muted grey undertones, giving it a soft, sun-washed appearance. Because it is highly legible, the hex code #fce9d9 works effectively as a full page background or a base for UI interfaces. It pairs well with deep charcoal or slate blue, providing a warm contrast that prevents designs from feeling overly sterile. Black text remains sharp and readable against this light, approachable hue.
Questions about #fce9d9
What is #fce9d9 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #fce9d9 is rgb(252, 233, 217), in HSL hsl(27, 85%, 92%) and in CMYK 0%, 8%, 14%, 1%.
What colors pair well with #fce9d9?
#fce9d9 shines when grounded by deep, high-contrast neutrals like charcoal or slate blue. These darker tones provide the necessary structure to balance the softness of the orange, preventing the overall design from feeling too washed out or faded.
Is #fce9d9 suitable for UI background use?
Yes, this hex color is highly legible and works effectively as a full-page background or interface base. Because of its muted, sun-washed quality, black text remains sharp and readable against it, making it an approachable choice for modern, clean web applications.
Is #fce9d9 readable on white or black?
#fce9d9 has a 1.18:1 contrast ratio on white and 17.79:1 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.