Color #F5DFD6 Color / Colour Code #F5DFD6
This page shows the hex color code for color #f5dfd6 (#F5DFD6). The colour is a orange tone with 61% saturation and 90% lightness. Explore its conversions, colour palettes, gradients, accessibility data, and CSS code below.
Color Conversions
Accessibility Contrast
WCAG contrast ratios for #F5DFD6 against common backgrounds.
Complementary Colors
#F5DFD6 paired with its color wheel opposite for maximum contrast.
Analogous Colors
Hues at 347, 17, and 47 degrees for harmonious combinations.
Triadic Palette
Three colors at 17, 137, and 257 degrees.
Color Palettes Using #F5DFD6
Five shades at lightness levels 15% through 85% while keeping hue at 17 and saturation at 61%. Use the darkest shade for text and the lightest for backgrounds to build a cohesive single-hue design system.
Adjacent hues from 17 to 62 degrees create a warm, unified palette. This analogous scheme works for marketing materials, seasonal campaigns, and any design that needs visual warmth without clashing colors.
Combines the base color at hue 17 with its complement at 197 and two adjacent cool tones. This split-complementary approach provides strong visual contrast while remaining more balanced than a pure complementary scheme.
Five evenly spaced hues at 40% saturation and 80% lightness. Pastels are gentle on the eyes and work well for dashboards, onboarding screens, category tags, and any interface where multiple distinct colors are needed without visual aggression.
Shades & Tints of #F5DFD6
Lightness variations at hue 17 and 61% saturation.
CSS Gradients with #F5DFD6
Design Use Cases for #F5DFD6
Vibrant Brand Color
#F5DFD6 has a strong 61% saturation that makes it ideal for brand identity elements. Use it for logos, primary call-to-action buttons, hero section accents, and marketing materials where visual impact matters. This saturation level is eye-catching without being harsh.
Near-White Background
At 90% lightness, #F5DFD6 is very close to white but carries a subtle orange tint. This is perfect for alternating row backgrounds in tables, subtle section differentiation, and adding warmth or coolness to an otherwise stark white design.
Warmth & Enthusiasm
#F5DFD6 sits in the orange range (hue 17). Orange combines the energy of red with the warmth of yellow. It works naturally for progress indicators, pricing highlights, "new" badges, and friendly call-to-action buttons. Food and fitness brands frequently use this hue range.
Gradient Pairing
Create a gradient from #F5DFD6 (hue 17) to its complement at hue 197. For a subtler effect, try pairing with an analogous color at hue 47. Use CSS: background: linear-gradient(135deg, #f5dfd6, #d6ecf5);
CSS Code for #F5DFD6
Similar Colors
Colors visually similar to #F5DFD6 based on RGB, lightness, and hue variations.
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About Color #F5DFD6 (#F5DFD6)
#F5DFD6 is a orange color (colour) with RGB channel values of 245 red, 223 green, and 214 blue. The red channel is dominant with a relatively balanced channel distribution. In HSL terms, the hue sits at 17 degrees with 61% saturation and 90% lightness, placing it in the warm range of the colour spectrum.
The perceived brightness of #F5DFD6 is 229/255 using the ITU-R BT.601 luma formula (0.299R + 0.587G + 0.114B). This means it appears bright to the human eye and is best paired with dark text for readability. For print production, the CMYK equivalent is 0% cyan, 9% magenta, 13% yellow, and 4% key (black).
The WCAG contrast ratio of #F5DFD6 against white is 1.28:1 and against black is 16.41:1. This does not meet AA requirements on white. Use it on dark backgrounds where it achieves 16.41:1, or use it exclusively for decorative purposes.
The complementary colour #D6ECF5 creates maximum visual tension when paired with #F5DFD6. For more harmonious color combinations, use the analogous colours #F5D6DD and #F5EED6, which sit 30 degrees on either side of the hue wheel. To build a complete design system, start with the monochromatic scale above for consistent shade variations, then add one complementary or triadic accent for interactive elements.
How to Explore Color #F5DFD6
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What color / colour is #F5DFD6?
- #F5DFD6 is Color #F5DFD6, a orange color (colour) with RGB(245, 223, 214), HSL(17, 61%, 90%), and CMYK(0%, 9%, 13%, 4%). Its perceived brightness is 229/255.
- Is #F5DFD6 accessible for text?
- Against white, #F5DFD6 has a contrast ratio of 1.28:1 (fails AA for normal text). Against black, it has 16.41:1 (passes AA). Use the contrast checker tool for custom background pairings.
- What colours pair well with #F5DFD6?
- The complementary colour is #D6ECF5 (hue 197). For subtle color combinations, use analogous colours #F5D6DD and #F5EED6. The triadic palette adds #D6F5DF and #DFD6F5 for vibrant variety.
- How do I use #F5DFD6 in CSS?
- Use any format: color: #f5dfd6; or rgb(245, 223, 214); or hsl(17, 61%, 90%). For CSS custom properties: --color-primary: 17 61% 90%; then use it as hsl(var(--color-primary)).
- Is this color / colour explorer free?
- Yes, completely free with no signup required. All colour calculations run in your browser. You can explore any valid hex color code, not just the pre-generated palette.