Color #FEE0CB Color / Colour Code #FEE0CB
This page shows the hex color code for color #fee0cb (#FEE0CB). The colour is a orange 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 #FEE0CB against common backgrounds.
Complementary Colors
#FEE0CB 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 #FEE0CB
Five shades at lightness levels 15% through 85% while keeping hue at 25 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 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 #FEE0CB
Lightness variations at hue 25 and 96% saturation.
CSS Gradients with #FEE0CB
Design Use Cases for #FEE0CB
High-Impact Accent
With 96% saturation, #FEE0CB 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, #FEE0CB 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
#FEE0CB 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 #FEE0CB (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, #fee0cb, #cdeafe);
CSS Code for #FEE0CB
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Colors visually similar to #FEE0CB based on RGB, lightness, and hue variations.
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About Color #FEE0CB (#FEE0CB)
#FEE0CB is a orange color (colour) with RGB channel values of 254 red, 224 green, and 203 blue. The red channel is dominant with a relatively balanced channel distribution. In HSL terms, the hue sits at 25 degrees with 96% saturation and 90% lightness, placing it in the warm range of the colour spectrum.
The perceived brightness of #FEE0CB is 231/255 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, 12% magenta, 20% yellow, and 0% key (black).
The WCAG contrast ratio of #FEE0CB against white is 1.25:1 and against black is 16.74:1. This does not meet AA requirements on white. Use it on dark backgrounds where it achieves 16.74:1, or use it exclusively for decorative purposes.
The complementary colour #CDEAFE creates maximum visual tension when paired with #FEE0CB. For more harmonious color combinations, use the analogous colours #FECDD1 and #FEFACD, 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 #FEE0CB
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What color / colour is #FEE0CB?
- #FEE0CB is Color #FEE0CB, a orange color (colour) with RGB(254, 224, 203), HSL(25, 96%, 90%), and CMYK(0%, 12%, 20%, 0%). Its perceived brightness is 231/255.
- Is #FEE0CB accessible for text?
- Against white, #FEE0CB has a contrast ratio of 1.25:1 (fails AA for normal text). Against black, it has 16.74:1 (passes AA). Use the contrast checker tool for custom background pairings.
- What colours pair well with #FEE0CB?
- The complementary colour is #CDEAFE (hue 205). For subtle color combinations, use analogous colours #FECDD1 and #FEFACD. The triadic palette adds #CDFEE1 and #E1CDFE for vibrant variety.
- How do I use #FEE0CB in CSS?
- Use any format: color: #fee0cb; or rgb(254, 224, 203); or hsl(25, 96%, 90%). For CSS custom properties: --color-primary: 25 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.