#FDD8C5 Hex Color
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This pastel orange is highly desaturated and airy, functioning best as a soft background in UI design. Because #fdd8c5 is so light, it offers excellent contrast for standard black text. The hex code #fdd8c5 feels youthful, making it useful for branding in baby products or spring themes. Pair it with dark charcoal instead of white to prevent a washed-out appearance.
Questions about #fdd8c5
What is #fdd8c5 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #fdd8c5 is rgb(253, 216, 197), in HSL hsl(20, 93%, 88%) and in CMYK 0%, 15%, 22%, 1%.
What colors pair well with the pastel orange of #fdd8c5?
This light hue pairs best with charcoal or deep espresso to ensure high readability, as black text can look too harsh against such a soft shade. Avoid using white text, which often disappears into the light background and fails accessibility standards.
Is #fdd8c5 readable on white or black?
#fdd8c5 has a 1.32:1 contrast ratio on white and 15.80:1 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.