Color #FDB696 Color / Colour Code #FDB696
This page shows the hex color code for color #fdb696 (#FDB696). The colour is a orange tone with 96% saturation and 79% lightness. Explore its conversions, colour palettes, gradients, accessibility data, and CSS code below.
Color Conversions
Accessibility Contrast
WCAG contrast ratios for #FDB696 against common backgrounds.
Complementary Colors
#FDB696 paired with its color wheel opposite for maximum contrast.
Analogous Colors
Hues at 349, 19, and 49 degrees for harmonious combinations.
Triadic Palette
Three colors at 19, 139, and 259 degrees.
Color Palettes Using #FDB696
Five shades at lightness levels 15% through 85% while keeping hue at 19 and saturation at 96%. Use the darkest shade for text and the lightest for backgrounds to build a cohesive single-hue design system.
Adjacent hues from 19 to 64 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 19 with its complement at 199 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 #FDB696
Lightness variations at hue 19 and 96% saturation.
CSS Gradients with #FDB696
Design Use Cases for #FDB696
High-Impact Accent
With 96% saturation, #FDB696 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
#FDB696 at 79% 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
#FDB696 sits in the orange range (hue 19). 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 #FDB696 (hue 19) to its complement at hue 199. For a subtler effect, try pairing with an analogous color at hue 49. Use CSS: background: linear-gradient(135deg, #fdb696, #96dcfd);
CSS Code for #FDB696
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Colors visually similar to #FDB696 based on RGB, lightness, and hue variations.
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About Color #FDB696 (#FDB696)
#FDB696 is a orange color (colour) with RGB channel values of 253 red, 182 green, and 150 blue. The red channel is dominant with a relatively balanced channel distribution. In HSL terms, the hue sits at 19 degrees with 96% saturation and 79% lightness, placing it in the warm range of the colour spectrum.
The perceived brightness of #FDB696 is 200/255 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, 28% magenta, 41% yellow, and 1% key (black).
The WCAG contrast ratio of #FDB696 against white is 1.71:1 and against black is 12.31:1. This does not meet AA requirements on white. Use it on dark backgrounds where it achieves 12.31:1, or use it exclusively for decorative purposes.
The complementary colour #96DCFD creates maximum visual tension when paired with #FDB696. For more harmonious color combinations, use the analogous colours #FD96A9 and #FDEA96, 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 #FDB696
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What color / colour is #FDB696?
- #FDB696 is Color #FDB696, a orange color (colour) with RGB(253, 182, 150), HSL(19, 96%, 79%), and CMYK(0%, 28%, 41%, 1%). Its perceived brightness is 200/255.
- Is #FDB696 accessible for text?
- Against white, #FDB696 has a contrast ratio of 1.71:1 (fails AA for normal text). Against black, it has 12.31:1 (passes AA). Use the contrast checker tool for custom background pairings.
- What colours pair well with #FDB696?
- The complementary colour is #96DCFD (hue 199). For subtle color combinations, use analogous colours #FD96A9 and #FDEA96. The triadic palette adds #96FDB7 and #B796FD for vibrant variety.
- How do I use #FDB696 in CSS?
- Use any format: color: #fdb696; or rgb(253, 182, 150); or hsl(19, 96%, 79%). For CSS custom properties: --color-primary: 19 96% 79%; 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.