#FCEFE9 Hex Color
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A very light, muted orange with gray undertones, #fcefe9 feels soft, neutral, and approachable rather than vivid. Its gentle warmth suits optimistic branding, food packaging, youth campaigns, and autumn layouts. Use it as a broad background with black text, which reads clearly, while stronger orange or charcoal accents add definition. The hex code is #fcefe9.
Questions about #fcefe9
What is #fcefe9 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #fcefe9 is rgb(252, 239, 233), in HSL hsl(19, 76%, 95%) and in CMYK 0%, 5%, 8%, 1%.
What colors pair well with #fcefe9?
#fcefe9 pairs well with charcoal for readable text, while muted terracotta or pale blue-green accents build a gentle palette without overpowering its low-saturation peach base; use stronger hues sparingly across broad backgrounds.
Is #fcefe9 a warm or cool color?
#fcefe9 reads as a warm color because its pale orange hue carries more red and yellow than blue, while the high lightness and gray undertones soften that warmth into a neutral, approachable appearance.
Is #fcefe9 readable on white or black?
#fcefe9 has a 1.12:1 contrast ratio on white and 18.66:1 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.