#FFE7D7 Hex Color
A luminous pale orange with soft warmth
#ffe7d7 is a pale, luminous orange with desaturated, grayish undertones. It lacks the intensity of traditional citrus shades, making it a sophisticated alternative for UI backgrounds or branding that needs warmth without aggression. Because of its lightness, it pairs beautifully with charcoal or deep navy text for high-contrast accessibility. The hex code for this neutral, creative shade is #ffe7d7.
Questions about #ffe7d7
What is #ffe7d7 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #ffe7d7 is rgb(255, 231, 215), in HSL hsl(24, 100%, 92%) and in CMYK 0%, 9%, 16%, 0%.
What colors pair best with #ffe7d7 for web design?
Because #ffe7d7 is so light and desaturated, it works exceptionally well when paired with high-contrast, dark neutrals like charcoal or deep navy. These dark text colors ensure the background remains readable while maintaining a clean, professional, and accessible aesthetic.
Is #ffe7d7 considered a warm or cool color?
#ffe7d7 is fundamentally a warm, pale orange, but it features desaturated, grayish undertones that pull it toward a more neutral territory. This balance prevents the color from feeling aggressive or overly saturated, allowing it to function as a versatile, calming backdrop.
Is #ffe7d7 readable on white or black?
#ffe7d7 has a 1.18:1 contrast ratio on white and 17.66:1 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.