Color #FDE5CE Color / Colour Code #FDE5CE
This page shows the hex color code for color #fde5ce (#FDE5CE). The colour is a orange tone with 92% saturation and 90% lightness. Explore its conversions, colour palettes, gradients, accessibility data, and CSS code below.
Color Conversions
Accessibility Contrast
WCAG contrast ratios for #FDE5CE against common backgrounds.
Complementary Colors
#FDE5CE paired with its color wheel opposite for maximum contrast.
Analogous Colors
Hues at 359, 29, and 59 degrees for harmonious combinations.
Triadic Palette
Three colors at 29, 149, and 269 degrees.
Color Palettes Using #FDE5CE
Five shades at lightness levels 15% through 85% while keeping hue at 29 and saturation at 92%. Use the darkest shade for text and the lightest for backgrounds to build a cohesive single-hue design system.
Adjacent hues from 29 to 74 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 29 with its complement at 209 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 #FDE5CE
Lightness variations at hue 29 and 92% saturation.
CSS Gradients with #FDE5CE
Design Use Cases for #FDE5CE
High-Impact Accent
With 92% saturation, #FDE5CE 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.
Near-White Background
At 90% lightness, #FDE5CE 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
#FDE5CE sits in the orange range (hue 29). 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 #FDE5CE (hue 29) to its complement at hue 209. For a subtler effect, try pairing with an analogous color at hue 59. Use CSS: background: linear-gradient(135deg, #fde5ce, #cee6fd);
CSS Code for #FDE5CE
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Colors visually similar to #FDE5CE based on RGB, lightness, and hue variations.
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About Color #FDE5CE (#FDE5CE)
#FDE5CE is a orange color (colour) with RGB channel values of 253 red, 229 green, and 206 blue. The red channel is dominant with a relatively balanced channel distribution. In HSL terms, the hue sits at 29 degrees with 92% saturation and 90% lightness, placing it in the warm range of the colour spectrum.
The perceived brightness of #FDE5CE is 234/255 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, 19% yellow, and 1% key (black).
The WCAG contrast ratio of #FDE5CE against white is 1.22:1 and against black is 17.28:1. This does not meet AA requirements on white. Use it on dark backgrounds where it achieves 17.28:1, or use it exclusively for decorative purposes.
The complementary colour #CEE6FD creates maximum visual tension when paired with #FDE5CE. For more harmonious color combinations, use the analogous colours #FDCECF and #FDFCCE, 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 #FDE5CE
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What color / colour is #FDE5CE?
- #FDE5CE is Color #FDE5CE, a orange color (colour) with RGB(253, 229, 206), HSL(29, 92%, 90%), and CMYK(0%, 9%, 19%, 1%). Its perceived brightness is 234/255.
- Is #FDE5CE accessible for text?
- Against white, #FDE5CE has a contrast ratio of 1.22:1 (fails AA for normal text). Against black, it has 17.28:1 (passes AA). Use the contrast checker tool for custom background pairings.
- What colours pair well with #FDE5CE?
- The complementary colour is #CEE6FD (hue 209). For subtle color combinations, use analogous colours #FDCECF and #FDFCCE. The triadic palette adds #CEFDE5 and #E5CEFD for vibrant variety.
- How do I use #FDE5CE in CSS?
- Use any format: color: #fde5ce; or rgb(253, 229, 206); or hsl(29, 92%, 90%). For CSS custom properties: --color-primary: 29 92% 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.