#FFE5CC Hex Color
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This pale, luminous peach offers a soft alternative to standard white backgrounds. With its high lightness, #ffe5cc pairs well with dark charcoal or black text for optimal readability. Use this hex code as a gentle base for youthful designs or baby products. Because it is so desaturated, it avoids feeling aggressive and serves as a reliable choice for calming interface elements.
Questions about #ffe5cc
What is #ffe5cc in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #ffe5cc is rgb(255, 229, 204), in HSL hsl(29, 100%, 90%) and in CMYK 0%, 10%, 20%, 0%.
What colors pair well with #ffe5cc for a balanced design?
Is #ffe5cc a warm or cool color?
The #ffe5cc hex color is distinctly warm, carrying soft orange undertones that feel inviting and human. Because it is highly desaturated, it avoids feeling overly vibrant, making it a reliable, neutral-adjacent choice for calm and friendly digital layouts.
Is #ffe5cc readable on white or black?
#ffe5cc has a 1.21:1 contrast ratio on white and 17.33:1 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.