Color #FAE0CD Color / Colour Code #FAE0CD
This page shows the hex color code for color #fae0cd (#FAE0CD). The colour is a orange tone with 82% saturation and 89% lightness. Explore its conversions, colour palettes, gradients, accessibility data, and CSS code below.
Color Conversions
Accessibility Contrast
WCAG contrast ratios for #FAE0CD against common backgrounds.
Complementary Colors
#FAE0CD paired with its color wheel opposite for maximum contrast.
Analogous Colors
Hues at 355, 25, and 55 degrees for harmonious combinations.
Triadic Palette
Three colors at 25, 145, and 265 degrees.
Color Palettes Using #FAE0CD
Five shades at lightness levels 15% through 85% while keeping hue at 25 and saturation at 82%. Use the darkest shade for text and the lightest for backgrounds to build a cohesive single-hue design system.
Adjacent hues from 25 to 70 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 25 with its complement at 205 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 #FAE0CD
Lightness variations at hue 25 and 82% saturation.
CSS Gradients with #FAE0CD
Design Use Cases for #FAE0CD
Vibrant Brand Color
#FAE0CD has a strong 82% 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 89% lightness, #FAE0CD 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
#FAE0CD sits in the orange range (hue 25). 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 #FAE0CD (hue 25) to its complement at hue 205. For a subtler effect, try pairing with an analogous color at hue 55. Use CSS: background: linear-gradient(135deg, #fae0cd, #cce7fa);
CSS Code for #FAE0CD
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Colors visually similar to #FAE0CD based on RGB, lightness, and hue variations.
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About Color #FAE0CD (#FAE0CD)
#FAE0CD is a orange color (colour) with RGB channel values of 250 red, 224 green, and 205 blue. The red channel is dominant with a relatively balanced channel distribution. In HSL terms, the hue sits at 25 degrees with 82% saturation and 89% lightness, placing it in the warm range of the colour spectrum.
The perceived brightness of #FAE0CD is 230/255 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, 10% magenta, 18% yellow, and 2% key (black).
The WCAG contrast ratio of #FAE0CD against white is 1.26:1 and against black is 16.61:1. This does not meet AA requirements on white. Use it on dark backgrounds where it achieves 16.61:1, or use it exclusively for decorative purposes.
The complementary colour #CCE7FA creates maximum visual tension when paired with #FAE0CD. For more harmonious color combinations, use the analogous colours #FACCD0 and #FAF6CC, 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 #FAE0CD
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What color / colour is #FAE0CD?
- #FAE0CD is Color #FAE0CD, a orange color (colour) with RGB(250, 224, 205), HSL(25, 82%, 89%), and CMYK(0%, 10%, 18%, 2%). Its perceived brightness is 230/255.
- Is #FAE0CD accessible for text?
- Against white, #FAE0CD has a contrast ratio of 1.26:1 (fails AA for normal text). Against black, it has 16.61:1 (passes AA). Use the contrast checker tool for custom background pairings.
- What colours pair well with #FAE0CD?
- The complementary colour is #CCE7FA (hue 205). For subtle color combinations, use analogous colours #FACCD0 and #FAF6CC. The triadic palette adds #CCFADF and #DFCCFA for vibrant variety.
- How do I use #FAE0CD in CSS?
- Use any format: color: #fae0cd; or rgb(250, 224, 205); or hsl(25, 82%, 89%). For CSS custom properties: --color-primary: 25 82% 89%; 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.