Color #FED0BE Color / Colour Code #FED0BE
This page shows the hex color code for color #fed0be (#FED0BE). The colour is a orange tone with 97% saturation and 87% lightness. Explore its conversions, colour palettes, gradients, accessibility data, and CSS code below.
Color Conversions
Accessibility Contrast
WCAG contrast ratios for #FED0BE against common backgrounds.
Complementary Colors
#FED0BE paired with its color wheel opposite for maximum contrast.
Analogous Colors
Hues at 347, 17, and 47 degrees for harmonious combinations.
Triadic Palette
Three colors at 17, 137, and 257 degrees.
Color Palettes Using #FED0BE
Five shades at lightness levels 15% through 85% while keeping hue at 17 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 17 to 62 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 17 with its complement at 197 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 #FED0BE
Lightness variations at hue 17 and 97% saturation.
CSS Gradients with #FED0BE
Design Use Cases for #FED0BE
High-Impact Accent
With 97% saturation, #FED0BE 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 87% lightness, #FED0BE 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
#FED0BE sits in the orange range (hue 17). 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 #FED0BE (hue 17) to its complement at hue 197. For a subtler effect, try pairing with an analogous color at hue 47. Use CSS: background: linear-gradient(135deg, #fed0be, #beecfe);
CSS Code for #FED0BE
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About Color #FED0BE (#FED0BE)
#FED0BE is a orange color (colour) with RGB channel values of 254 red, 208 green, and 190 blue. The red channel is dominant with a relatively balanced channel distribution. In HSL terms, the hue sits at 17 degrees with 97% saturation and 87% lightness, placing it in the warm range of the colour spectrum.
The perceived brightness of #FED0BE is 220/255 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, 18% magenta, 25% yellow, and 0% key (black).
The WCAG contrast ratio of #FED0BE against white is 1.40:1 and against black is 14.98:1. This does not meet AA requirements on white. Use it on dark backgrounds where it achieves 14.98:1, or use it exclusively for decorative purposes.
The complementary colour #BEECFE creates maximum visual tension when paired with #FED0BE. For more harmonious color combinations, use the analogous colours #FEBECC and #FEF0BE, 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 #FED0BE
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What color / colour is #FED0BE?
- #FED0BE is Color #FED0BE, a orange color (colour) with RGB(254, 208, 190), HSL(17, 97%, 87%), and CMYK(0%, 18%, 25%, 0%). Its perceived brightness is 220/255.
- Is #FED0BE accessible for text?
- Against white, #FED0BE has a contrast ratio of 1.40:1 (fails AA for normal text). Against black, it has 14.98:1 (passes AA). Use the contrast checker tool for custom background pairings.
- What colours pair well with #FED0BE?
- The complementary colour is #BEECFE (hue 197). For subtle color combinations, use analogous colours #FEBECC and #FEF0BE. The triadic palette adds #BEFED0 and #D0BEFE for vibrant variety.
- How do I use #FED0BE in CSS?
- Use any format: color: #fed0be; or rgb(254, 208, 190); or hsl(17, 97%, 87%). For CSS custom properties: --color-primary: 17 97% 87%; 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.