Color #FEEAB8 Color / Colour Code #FEEAB8
This page shows the hex color code for color #feeab8 (#FEEAB8). The colour is a orange tone with 97% saturation and 86% lightness. Explore its conversions, colour palettes, gradients, accessibility data, and CSS code below.
Color Conversions
Accessibility Contrast
WCAG contrast ratios for #FEEAB8 against common backgrounds.
Complementary Colors
#FEEAB8 paired with its color wheel opposite for maximum contrast.
Analogous Colors
Hues at 13, 43, and 73 degrees for harmonious combinations.
Triadic Palette
Three colors at 43, 163, and 283 degrees.
Color Palettes Using #FEEAB8
Five shades at lightness levels 15% through 85% while keeping hue at 43 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 43 to 88 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 43 with its complement at 223 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 #FEEAB8
Lightness variations at hue 43 and 97% saturation.
CSS Gradients with #FEEAB8
Design Use Cases for #FEEAB8
High-Impact Accent
With 97% saturation, #FEEAB8 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 86% lightness, #FEEAB8 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
#FEEAB8 sits in the orange range (hue 43). 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 #FEEAB8 (hue 43) to its complement at hue 223. For a subtler effect, try pairing with an analogous color at hue 73. Use CSS: background: linear-gradient(135deg, #feeab8, #b9ccfe);
CSS Code for #FEEAB8
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Colors visually similar to #FEEAB8 based on RGB, lightness, and hue variations.
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About Color #FEEAB8 (#FEEAB8)
#FEEAB8 is a orange color (colour) with RGB channel values of 254 red, 234 green, and 184 blue. The red channel is dominant with a relatively balanced channel distribution. In HSL terms, the hue sits at 43 degrees with 97% saturation and 86% lightness, placing it in the warm range of the colour spectrum.
The perceived brightness of #FEEAB8 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, 8% magenta, 28% yellow, and 0% key (black).
The WCAG contrast ratio of #FEEAB8 against white is 1.19:1 and against black is 17.68:1. This does not meet AA requirements on white. Use it on dark backgrounds where it achieves 17.68:1, or use it exclusively for decorative purposes.
The complementary colour #B9CCFE creates maximum visual tension when paired with #FEEAB8. For more harmonious color combinations, use the analogous colours #FEC8B9 and #EFFEB9, 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 #FEEAB8
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What color / colour is #FEEAB8?
- #FEEAB8 is Color #FEEAB8, a orange color (colour) with RGB(254, 234, 184), HSL(43, 97%, 86%), and CMYK(0%, 8%, 28%, 0%). Its perceived brightness is 234/255.
- Is #FEEAB8 accessible for text?
- Against white, #FEEAB8 has a contrast ratio of 1.19:1 (fails AA for normal text). Against black, it has 17.68:1 (passes AA). Use the contrast checker tool for custom background pairings.
- What colours pair well with #FEEAB8?
- The complementary colour is #B9CCFE (hue 223). For subtle color combinations, use analogous colours #FEC8B9 and #EFFEB9. The triadic palette adds #B9FEEA and #EAB9FE for vibrant variety.
- How do I use #FEEAB8 in CSS?
- Use any format: color: #feeab8; or rgb(254, 234, 184); or hsl(43, 97%, 86%). For CSS custom properties: --color-primary: 43 97% 86%; 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.