Color #FCEDE2 Color / Colour Code #FCEDE2
This page shows the hex color code for color #fcede2 (#FCEDE2). The colour is a orange tone with 81% saturation and 94% lightness. Explore its conversions, colour palettes, gradients, accessibility data, and CSS code below.
Color Conversions
Accessibility Contrast
WCAG contrast ratios for #FCEDE2 against common backgrounds.
Complementary Colors
#FCEDE2 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 #FCEDE2
Five shades at lightness levels 15% through 85% while keeping hue at 25 and saturation at 81%. 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 #FCEDE2
Lightness variations at hue 25 and 81% saturation.
CSS Gradients with #FCEDE2
Design Use Cases for #FCEDE2
Vibrant Brand Color
#FCEDE2 has a strong 81% 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 94% lightness, #FCEDE2 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
#FCEDE2 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 #FCEDE2 (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, #fcede2, #e3f2fc);
CSS Code for #FCEDE2
Similar Colors
Colors visually similar to #FCEDE2 based on RGB, lightness, and hue variations.
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About Color #FCEDE2 (#FCEDE2)
#FCEDE2 is a orange color (colour) with RGB channel values of 252 red, 237 green, and 226 blue. The red channel is dominant with a relatively balanced channel distribution. In HSL terms, the hue sits at 25 degrees with 81% saturation and 94% lightness, placing it in the warm range of the colour spectrum.
The perceived brightness of #FCEDE2 is 240/255 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, 6% magenta, 10% yellow, and 1% key (black).
The WCAG contrast ratio of #FCEDE2 against white is 1.14:1 and against black is 18.35:1. This does not meet AA requirements on white. Use it on dark backgrounds where it achieves 18.35:1, or use it exclusively for decorative purposes.
The complementary colour #E3F2FC creates maximum visual tension when paired with #FCEDE2. For more harmonious color combinations, use the analogous colours #FCE3E5 and #FCFAE3, 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 #FCEDE2
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What color / colour is #FCEDE2?
- #FCEDE2 is Color #FCEDE2, a orange color (colour) with RGB(252, 237, 226), HSL(25, 81%, 94%), and CMYK(0%, 6%, 10%, 1%). Its perceived brightness is 240/255.
- Is #FCEDE2 accessible for text?
- Against white, #FCEDE2 has a contrast ratio of 1.14:1 (fails AA for normal text). Against black, it has 18.35:1 (passes AA). Use the contrast checker tool for custom background pairings.
- What colours pair well with #FCEDE2?
- The complementary colour is #E3F2FC (hue 205). For subtle color combinations, use analogous colours #FCE3E5 and #FCFAE3. The triadic palette adds #E3FCEE and #EEE3FC for vibrant variety.
- How do I use #FCEDE2 in CSS?
- Use any format: color: #fcede2; or rgb(252, 237, 226); or hsl(25, 81%, 94%). For CSS custom properties: --color-primary: 25 81% 94%; 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.