#FFE6CC Hex Color
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Not a true orange at all, #ffe6cc is a pale peach that leans cream. Its low saturation and high lightness keep things calm, which suits soft backgrounds, baby products, and spring palettes. Black text hits about 17.4:1 contrast here, well past AA. Use it as a 60% base rather than an accent, where its warmth reads best.
Questions about #ffe6cc
What is #ffe6cc in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #ffe6cc is rgb(255, 230, 204), in HSL hsl(31, 100%, 90%) and in CMYK 0%, 10%, 20%, 0%.
What colors pair well with #ffe6cc?
Rich, darker tones flatter #ffe6cc best, since its low saturation needs contrast to read as deliberate. Try terracotta for a warm monochrome feel or navy for a sharper, cleaner split.
Is #ffe6cc readable on white or black?
#ffe6cc has a 1.20:1 contrast ratio on white and 17.44:1 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.