Color #FDAE76 Color / Colour Code #FDAE76
This page shows the hex color code for color #fdae76 (#FDAE76). The colour is a orange tone with 97% saturation and 73% lightness. Explore its conversions, colour palettes, gradients, accessibility data, and CSS code below.
Color Conversions
Accessibility Contrast
WCAG contrast ratios for #FDAE76 against common backgrounds.
Complementary Colors
#FDAE76 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 #FDAE76
Five shades at lightness levels 15% through 85% while keeping hue at 25 and saturation at 97%. 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 #FDAE76
Lightness variations at hue 25 and 97% saturation.
CSS Gradients with #FDAE76
Design Use Cases for #FDAE76
High-Impact Accent
With 97% saturation, #FDAE76 is highly vivid. Reserve this for elements that need maximum attention: primary action buttons, notification badges, error states, or promotional banners. Use sparingly alongside neutral tones to avoid visual fatigue.
Light Background Tint
#FDAE76 at 73% lightness creates a gentle tinted background. Use it for section backgrounds, alert banners, or card surfaces that need to stand out from a white page without strong contrast. It adds color personality while keeping the design light and open.
Warmth & Enthusiasm
#FDAE76 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 #FDAE76 (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, #fdae76, #77c5fd);
CSS Code for #FDAE76
Similar Colors
Colors visually similar to #FDAE76 based on RGB, lightness, and hue variations.
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About Color #FDAE76 (#FDAE76)
#FDAE76 is a orange color (colour) with RGB channel values of 253 red, 174 green, and 118 blue. The red channel is dominant by a ratio of 2.1:1 over the weakest channel. In HSL terms, the hue sits at 25 degrees with 97% saturation and 73% lightness, placing it in the warm range of the colour spectrum.
The perceived brightness of #FDAE76 is 191/255 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, 31% magenta, 53% yellow, and 1% key (black).
The WCAG contrast ratio of #FDAE76 against white is 1.83:1 and against black is 11.49:1. This does not meet AA requirements on white. Use it on dark backgrounds where it achieves 11.49:1, or use it exclusively for decorative purposes.
The complementary colour #77C5FD creates maximum visual tension when paired with #FDAE76. For more harmonious color combinations, use the analogous colours #FD7782 and #FDF277, 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 #FDAE76
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What color / colour is #FDAE76?
- #FDAE76 is Color #FDAE76, a orange color (colour) with RGB(253, 174, 118), HSL(25, 97%, 73%), and CMYK(0%, 31%, 53%, 1%). Its perceived brightness is 191/255.
- Is #FDAE76 accessible for text?
- Against white, #FDAE76 has a contrast ratio of 1.83:1 (fails AA for normal text). Against black, it has 11.49:1 (passes AA). Use the contrast checker tool for custom background pairings.
- What colours pair well with #FDAE76?
- The complementary colour is #77C5FD (hue 205). For subtle color combinations, use analogous colours #FD7782 and #FDF277. The triadic palette adds #77FDAF and #AF77FD for vibrant variety.
- How do I use #FDAE76 in CSS?
- Use any format: color: #fdae76; or rgb(253, 174, 118); or hsl(25, 97%, 73%). For CSS custom properties: --color-primary: 25 97% 73%; 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.