#FFE6C9 Hex Color
A warm, luminous, and gentle beige
This luminous, pale orange sits on the edge of a soft, desaturated beige. Because it has such low chroma, #ffe6c9 functions best as a warm, neutral background rather than a focal point. Use it to replace stark white in UI designs where you need gentleness. It provides excellent readability for black body text, making it a reliable choice for long-form stationery or web interiors.
Questions about #ffe6c9
What is #ffe6c9 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #ffe6c9 is rgb(255, 230, 201), in HSL hsl(32, 100%, 89%) and in CMYK 0%, 10%, 21%, 0%.
Does #ffe6c9 work well for UI backgrounds?
#ffe6c9 makes an excellent choice for UI backgrounds because it is softer than pure white while maintaining high readability for black text. It provides a warm, grounded interface feel that reduces eye strain during long periods of reading or typing.
What colors pair effectively with #ffe6c9?
Is #ffe6c9 readable on white or black?
#ffe6c9 has a 1.20:1 contrast ratio on white and 17.41:1 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.