#FFE6DA Hex Color
Online color picker to view shades, tints, color codes, and complementary colors
This luminous, pale orange sits between a soft peach and an understated grey. Because #ffe6da has high lightness, it works best as a supporting tone rather than a background, where it can appear washed out. Pair this hex code with deep charcoal or muted olive to create a sophisticated balance. It provides excellent contrast for black text, ensuring readability in UI layouts.
Questions about #ffe6da
What is #ffe6da in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #ffe6da is rgb(255, 230, 218), in HSL hsl(19, 100%, 93%) and in CMYK 0%, 10%, 15%, 0%.
How should I use #ffe6da in a professional UI layout?
Since #ffe6da is a high-lightness color, avoid using it as a main background to prevent washout. Instead, apply it for soft UI elements, subtle dividers, or highlight boxes that require gentle contrast against dark text like charcoal.
What colors pair well with #ffe6da?
Pair #ffe6da with muted earth tones to ground its lightness. Specifically, deep charcoal or desaturated olive creates a sophisticated, grounded aesthetic that prevents this pale orange from looking too juvenile or washed out on digital screens.
Is #ffe6da readable on white or black?
#ffe6da has a 1.19:1 contrast ratio on white and 17.58:1 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.