Color #FED3CD Color / Colour Code #FED3CD
This page shows the hex color code for color #fed3cd (#FED3CD). The colour is a red tone with 96% saturation and 90% lightness. Explore its conversions, colour palettes, gradients, accessibility data, and CSS code below.
Color Conversions
Accessibility Contrast
WCAG contrast ratios for #FED3CD against common backgrounds.
Complementary Colors
#FED3CD paired with its color wheel opposite for maximum contrast.
Analogous Colors
Hues at 337, 7, and 37 degrees for harmonious combinations.
Triadic Palette
Three colors at 7, 127, and 247 degrees.
Color Palettes Using #FED3CD
Five shades at lightness levels 15% through 85% while keeping hue at 7 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 7 to 52 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 7 with its complement at 187 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 #FED3CD
Lightness variations at hue 7 and 96% saturation.
CSS Gradients with #FED3CD
Design Use Cases for #FED3CD
High-Impact Accent
With 96% saturation, #FED3CD 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, #FED3CD is very close to white but carries a subtle red tint. This is perfect for alternating row backgrounds in tables, subtle section differentiation, and adding warmth or coolness to an otherwise stark white design.
Urgency & Energy Signaling
#FED3CD falls in the red spectrum (hue 7). Red triggers urgency and excitement, making it effective for sale badges, countdown timers, error messages, and "limited time" labels. In data visualization, use it to flag negative values or critical thresholds.
Gradient Pairing
Create a gradient from #FED3CD (hue 7) to its complement at hue 187. For a subtler effect, try pairing with an analogous color at hue 37. Use CSS: background: linear-gradient(135deg, #fed3cd, #cdf8fe);
CSS Code for #FED3CD
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About Color #FED3CD (#FED3CD)
#FED3CD is a red color (colour) with RGB channel values of 254 red, 211 green, and 205 blue. The red channel is dominant with a relatively balanced channel distribution. In HSL terms, the hue sits at 7 degrees with 96% saturation and 90% lightness, placing it in the warm range of the colour spectrum.
The perceived brightness of #FED3CD is 223/255 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, 17% magenta, 19% yellow, and 0% key (black).
The WCAG contrast ratio of #FED3CD against white is 1.36:1 and against black is 15.41:1. This does not meet AA requirements on white. Use it on dark backgrounds where it achieves 15.41:1, or use it exclusively for decorative purposes.
The complementary colour #CDF8FE creates maximum visual tension when paired with #FED3CD. For more harmonious color combinations, use the analogous colours #FECDE0 and #FEEBCD, 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 #FED3CD
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What color / colour is #FED3CD?
- #FED3CD is Color #FED3CD, a red color (colour) with RGB(254, 211, 205), HSL(7, 96%, 90%), and CMYK(0%, 17%, 19%, 0%). Its perceived brightness is 223/255.
- Is #FED3CD accessible for text?
- Against white, #FED3CD has a contrast ratio of 1.36:1 (fails AA for normal text). Against black, it has 15.41:1 (passes AA). Use the contrast checker tool for custom background pairings.
- What colours pair well with #FED3CD?
- The complementary colour is #CDF8FE (hue 187). For subtle color combinations, use analogous colours #FECDE0 and #FEEBCD. The triadic palette adds #CDFED3 and #D3CDFE for vibrant variety.
- How do I use #FED3CD in CSS?
- Use any format: color: #fed3cd; or rgb(254, 211, 205); or hsl(7, 96%, 90%). For CSS custom properties: --color-primary: 7 96% 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.