#FECD8C Hex Color
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This pastel orange is bright and airy with a distinct mellow glow. Because it is highly unsaturated, #fecd8c works best as a supporting tone or accent rather than a dominant background color. It creates a striking, balanced contrast when paired with deep charcoal or slate greys. The hex code #fecd8c offers enough contrast to support small, black text for excellent readability.
Questions about #fecd8c
What is #fecd8c in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #fecd8c is rgb(254, 205, 140), in HSL hsl(34, 98%, 77%) and in CMYK 0%, 19%, 45%, 0%.
What colors pair well with #fecd8c?
#fecd8c shines when balanced against deep, neutral tones that provide a grounding effect. It creates a sophisticated, high-contrast look when used alongside charcoal or dark slate greys, which prevents the lightness of the orange from appearing washed out.
Is #fecd8c readable on white or black?
#fecd8c has a 1.46:1 contrast ratio on white and 14.32:1 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.