Color #FFE6C2 Color / Colour Code #FFE6C2
This page shows the hex color code for color #ffe6c2 (#FFE6C2). The colour is a orange tone with 100% saturation and 88% lightness. Explore its conversions, colour palettes, gradients, accessibility data, and CSS code below.
Color Conversions
Accessibility Contrast
WCAG contrast ratios for #FFE6C2 against common backgrounds.
Complementary Colors
#FFE6C2 paired with its color wheel opposite for maximum contrast.
Analogous Colors
Hues at 5, 35, and 65 degrees for harmonious combinations.
Triadic Palette
Three colors at 35, 155, and 275 degrees.
Color Palettes Using #FFE6C2
Five shades at lightness levels 15% through 85% while keeping hue at 35 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 35 to 80 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 35 with its complement at 215 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 #FFE6C2
Lightness variations at hue 35 and 100% saturation.
CSS Gradients with #FFE6C2
Design Use Cases for #FFE6C2
High-Impact Accent
With 100% saturation, #FFE6C2 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 88% lightness, #FFE6C2 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
#FFE6C2 sits in the orange range (hue 35). 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 #FFE6C2 (hue 35) to its complement at hue 215. For a subtler effect, try pairing with an analogous color at hue 65. Use CSS: background: linear-gradient(135deg, #ffe6c2, #c2dbff);
CSS Code for #FFE6C2
Similar Colors
Colors visually similar to #FFE6C2 based on RGB, lightness, and hue variations.
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About Color #FFE6C2 (#FFE6C2)
#FFE6C2 is a orange color (colour) with RGB channel values of 255 red, 230 green, and 194 blue. The red channel is dominant with a relatively balanced channel distribution. In HSL terms, the hue sits at 35 degrees with 100% saturation and 88% lightness, placing it in the warm range of the colour spectrum.
The perceived brightness of #FFE6C2 is 233/255 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, 10% magenta, 24% yellow, and 0% key (black).
The WCAG contrast ratio of #FFE6C2 against white is 1.21:1 and against black is 17.35:1. This does not meet AA requirements on white. Use it on dark backgrounds where it achieves 17.35:1, or use it exclusively for decorative purposes.
The complementary colour #C2DBFF creates maximum visual tension when paired with #FFE6C2. For more harmonious color combinations, use the analogous colours #FFC7C2 and #FAFFC2, 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 #FFE6C2
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What color / colour is #FFE6C2?
- #FFE6C2 is Color #FFE6C2, a orange color (colour) with RGB(255, 230, 194), HSL(35, 100%, 88%), and CMYK(0%, 10%, 24%, 0%). Its perceived brightness is 233/255.
- Is #FFE6C2 accessible for text?
- Against white, #FFE6C2 has a contrast ratio of 1.21:1 (fails AA for normal text). Against black, it has 17.35:1 (passes AA). Use the contrast checker tool for custom background pairings.
- What colours pair well with #FFE6C2?
- The complementary colour is #C2DBFF (hue 215). For subtle color combinations, use analogous colours #FFC7C2 and #FAFFC2. The triadic palette adds #C2FFE6 and #E5C2FF for vibrant variety.
- How do I use #FFE6C2 in CSS?
- Use any format: color: #ffe6c2; or rgb(255, 230, 194); or hsl(35, 100%, 88%). For CSS custom properties: --color-primary: 35 100% 88%; 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.