Color #FFCED1 Color / Colour Code #FFCED1
This page shows the hex color code for color #ffced1 (#FFCED1). The colour is a red tone with 100% saturation and 90% lightness. Explore its conversions, colour palettes, gradients, accessibility data, and CSS code below.
Color Conversions
Accessibility Contrast
WCAG contrast ratios for #FFCED1 against common backgrounds.
Complementary Colors
#FFCED1 paired with its color wheel opposite for maximum contrast.
Analogous Colors
Hues at 326, 356, and 26 degrees for harmonious combinations.
Triadic Palette
Three colors at 356, 116, and 236 degrees.
Color Palettes Using #FFCED1
Five shades at lightness levels 15% through 85% while keeping hue at 356 and saturation at 100%. Use the darkest shade for text and the lightest for backgrounds to build a cohesive single-hue design system.
Adjacent hues from 356 to 41 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 356 with its complement at 176 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 #FFCED1
Lightness variations at hue 356 and 100% saturation.
CSS Gradients with #FFCED1
Design Use Cases for #FFCED1
High-Impact Accent
With 100% saturation, #FFCED1 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, #FFCED1 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
#FFCED1 falls in the red spectrum (hue 356). 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 #FFCED1 (hue 356) to its complement at hue 176. For a subtler effect, try pairing with an analogous color at hue 26. Use CSS: background: linear-gradient(135deg, #ffced1, #ccfffc);
CSS Code for #FFCED1
Similar Colors
Colors visually similar to #FFCED1 based on RGB, lightness, and hue variations.
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About Color #FFCED1 (#FFCED1)
#FFCED1 is a red color (colour) with RGB channel values of 255 red, 206 green, and 209 blue. The red channel is dominant with a relatively balanced channel distribution. In HSL terms, the hue sits at 356 degrees with 100% saturation and 90% lightness, placing it in the warm range of the colour spectrum.
The perceived brightness of #FFCED1 is 221/255 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, 19% magenta, 18% yellow, and 0% key (black).
The WCAG contrast ratio of #FFCED1 against white is 1.40:1 and against black is 15.00:1. This does not meet AA requirements on white. Use it on dark backgrounds where it achieves 15.00:1, or use it exclusively for decorative purposes.
The complementary colour #CCFFFC creates maximum visual tension when paired with #FFCED1. For more harmonious color combinations, use the analogous colours #FFCCE9 and #FFE2CC, 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 #FFCED1
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What color / colour is #FFCED1?
- #FFCED1 is Color #FFCED1, a red color (colour) with RGB(255, 206, 209), HSL(356, 100%, 90%), and CMYK(0%, 19%, 18%, 0%). Its perceived brightness is 221/255.
- Is #FFCED1 accessible for text?
- Against white, #FFCED1 has a contrast ratio of 1.40:1 (fails AA for normal text). Against black, it has 15.00:1 (passes AA). Use the contrast checker tool for custom background pairings.
- What colours pair well with #FFCED1?
- The complementary colour is #CCFFFC (hue 176). For subtle color combinations, use analogous colours #FFCCE9 and #FFE2CC. The triadic palette adds #CFFFCC and #CCCFFF for vibrant variety.
- How do I use #FFCED1 in CSS?
- Use any format: color: #ffced1; or rgb(255, 206, 209); or hsl(356, 100%, 90%). For CSS custom properties: --color-primary: 356 100% 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.