#FDE6D6 Hex Color
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Winthrop Peach is a luminous, desaturated orange with subtle grey undertones. It functions as an effective neutral base for light, airy design palettes. Because the hex code #fde6d6 is very pale, black text stands out with a 17.5:1 contrast ratio. Pair this shade with charcoal or deep slate to anchor your composition and avoid a washed out appearance on screens.
Questions about Winthrop Peach
What is the hex code for Winthrop Peach?
Winthrop Peach is #fde6d6. In RGB that is rgb(253, 230, 214), in HSL hsl(25, 91%, 92%) and in CMYK 0%, 9%, 15%, 1%.
Does #fde6d6 work as a primary color for UI design?
Winthrop Peach is too light to serve as a primary color for buttons or active elements, but it excels as a background base. Pair it with charcoal or deep slate text to ensure high legibility and strong contrast ratios.
What makes Winthrop Peach different from standard peach colors?
The defining characteristic of #fde6d6 is its subtle grey undertone, which mutes the vibrancy typically found in orange hues. This desaturation prevents the color from appearing too sugary or neon, making it a sophisticated choice for elegant, calm interfaces.
Is Winthrop Peach readable on white or black?
Winthrop Peach has a 1.20:1 contrast ratio on white and 17.46:1 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.