Color #FEEBE0 Color / Colour Code #FEEBE0
This page shows the hex color code for color #feebe0 (#FEEBE0). The colour is a orange tone with 94% saturation and 94% lightness. Explore its conversions, colour palettes, gradients, accessibility data, and CSS code below.
Color Conversions
Accessibility Contrast
WCAG contrast ratios for #FEEBE0 against common backgrounds.
Complementary Colors
#FEEBE0 paired with its color wheel opposite for maximum contrast.
Analogous Colors
Hues at 352, 22, and 52 degrees for harmonious combinations.
Triadic Palette
Three colors at 22, 142, and 262 degrees.
Color Palettes Using #FEEBE0
Five shades at lightness levels 15% through 85% while keeping hue at 22 and saturation at 94%. Use the darkest shade for text and the lightest for backgrounds to build a cohesive single-hue design system.
Adjacent hues from 22 to 67 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 22 with its complement at 202 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 #FEEBE0
Lightness variations at hue 22 and 94% saturation.
CSS Gradients with #FEEBE0
Design Use Cases for #FEEBE0
High-Impact Accent
With 94% saturation, #FEEBE0 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 94% lightness, #FEEBE0 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
#FEEBE0 sits in the orange range (hue 22). 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 #FEEBE0 (hue 22) to its complement at hue 202. For a subtler effect, try pairing with an analogous color at hue 52. Use CSS: background: linear-gradient(135deg, #feebe0, #e1f4fe);
CSS Code for #FEEBE0
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Colors visually similar to #FEEBE0 based on RGB, lightness, and hue variations.
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About Color #FEEBE0 (#FEEBE0)
#FEEBE0 is a orange color (colour) with RGB channel values of 254 red, 235 green, and 224 blue. The red channel is dominant with a relatively balanced channel distribution. In HSL terms, the hue sits at 22 degrees with 94% saturation and 94% lightness, placing it in the warm range of the colour spectrum.
The perceived brightness of #FEEBE0 is 239/255 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, 12% yellow, and 0% key (black).
The WCAG contrast ratio of #FEEBE0 against white is 1.16:1 and against black is 18.17:1. This does not meet AA requirements on white. Use it on dark backgrounds where it achieves 18.17:1, or use it exclusively for decorative purposes.
The complementary colour #E1F4FE creates maximum visual tension when paired with #FEEBE0. For more harmonious color combinations, use the analogous colours #FEE1E5 and #FEFAE1, 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 #FEEBE0
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What color / colour is #FEEBE0?
- #FEEBE0 is Color #FEEBE0, a orange color (colour) with RGB(254, 235, 224), HSL(22, 94%, 94%), and CMYK(0%, 7%, 12%, 0%). Its perceived brightness is 239/255.
- Is #FEEBE0 accessible for text?
- Against white, #FEEBE0 has a contrast ratio of 1.16:1 (fails AA for normal text). Against black, it has 18.17:1 (passes AA). Use the contrast checker tool for custom background pairings.
- What colours pair well with #FEEBE0?
- The complementary colour is #E1F4FE (hue 202). For subtle color combinations, use analogous colours #FEE1E5 and #FEFAE1. The triadic palette adds #E1FEEC and #ECE1FE for vibrant variety.
- How do I use #FEEBE0 in CSS?
- Use any format: color: #feebe0; or rgb(254, 235, 224); or hsl(22, 94%, 94%). For CSS custom properties: --color-primary: 22 94% 94%; 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.