Color #FEEBD6 Color / Colour Code #FEEBD6
This page shows the hex color code for color #feebd6 (#FEEBD6). The colour is a orange tone with 95% saturation and 92% lightness. Explore its conversions, colour palettes, gradients, accessibility data, and CSS code below.
Color Conversions
Accessibility Contrast
WCAG contrast ratios for #FEEBD6 against common backgrounds.
Complementary Colors
#FEEBD6 paired with its color wheel opposite for maximum contrast.
Analogous Colors
Hues at 1, 31, and 61 degrees for harmonious combinations.
Triadic Palette
Three colors at 31, 151, and 271 degrees.
Color Palettes Using #FEEBD6
Five shades at lightness levels 15% through 85% while keeping hue at 31 and saturation at 95%. Use the darkest shade for text and the lightest for backgrounds to build a cohesive single-hue design system.
Adjacent hues from 31 to 76 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 31 with its complement at 211 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 #FEEBD6
Lightness variations at hue 31 and 95% saturation.
CSS Gradients with #FEEBD6
Design Use Cases for #FEEBD6
High-Impact Accent
With 95% saturation, #FEEBD6 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 92% lightness, #FEEBD6 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
#FEEBD6 sits in the orange range (hue 31). 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 #FEEBD6 (hue 31) to its complement at hue 211. For a subtler effect, try pairing with an analogous color at hue 61. Use CSS: background: linear-gradient(135deg, #feebd6, #d7eafe);
CSS Code for #FEEBD6
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Colors visually similar to #FEEBD6 based on RGB, lightness, and hue variations.
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About Color #FEEBD6 (#FEEBD6)
#FEEBD6 is a orange color (colour) with RGB channel values of 254 red, 235 green, and 214 blue. The red channel is dominant with a relatively balanced channel distribution. In HSL terms, the hue sits at 31 degrees with 95% saturation and 92% lightness, placing it in the warm range of the colour spectrum.
The perceived brightness of #FEEBD6 is 238/255 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, 7% magenta, 16% yellow, and 0% key (black).
The WCAG contrast ratio of #FEEBD6 against white is 1.16:1 and against black is 18.07:1. This does not meet AA requirements on white. Use it on dark backgrounds where it achieves 18.07:1, or use it exclusively for decorative purposes.
The complementary colour #D7EAFE creates maximum visual tension when paired with #FEEBD6. For more harmonious color combinations, use the analogous colours #FED8D7 and #FDFED7, 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 #FEEBD6
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What color / colour is #FEEBD6?
- #FEEBD6 is Color #FEEBD6, a orange color (colour) with RGB(254, 235, 214), HSL(31, 95%, 92%), and CMYK(0%, 7%, 16%, 0%). Its perceived brightness is 238/255.
- Is #FEEBD6 accessible for text?
- Against white, #FEEBD6 has a contrast ratio of 1.16:1 (fails AA for normal text). Against black, it has 18.07:1 (passes AA). Use the contrast checker tool for custom background pairings.
- What colours pair well with #FEEBD6?
- The complementary colour is #D7EAFE (hue 211). For subtle color combinations, use analogous colours #FED8D7 and #FDFED7. The triadic palette adds #D7FEEB and #EBD7FE for vibrant variety.
- How do I use #FEEBD6 in CSS?
- Use any format: color: #feebd6; or rgb(254, 235, 214); or hsl(31, 95%, 92%). For CSS custom properties: --color-primary: 31 95% 92%; 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.