What color is #F0DDBD?

#F0DDBD is a pale, soft orange. In RGB it is rgb(240, 221, 189), and in HSL hsl(38, 63%, 84%).

Is #F0DDBD accessible as text?

On white, #F0DDBD has a contrast ratio of 1.33:1 (fails WCAG AA for body text); on black it is 15.78:1 (passes). For text placed on #F0DDBD, use black for the best readability.

What is the closest Tailwind color to #F0DDBD?

The nearest Tailwind CSS token is orange-200 (#FFD6A7).

What colors go well with #F0DDBD?

#F0DDBD pairs cleanly with neutrals — cream, taupe, charcoal and cool grays — and with its complementary #BCCFF0. In UI, a softer accent is often easier to use than the exact complement. Explore the harmonies, shades, tints and ready-made palettes for #F0DDBD below.

Is #F0DDBD good for buttons?

#F0DDBD works well for buttons and highlights, but use black text on #F0DDBD — white text only reaches 1.33:1, below the 4.5:1 needed for normal-size labels.

Is #F0DDBD the same as CSS wheat?

No — #F0DDBD is not the CSS named color wheat, but wheat (#F5DEB3) is the closest CSS named color.

#F0DDBD Color — HEX, RGB, HSL, Palette & Shades

Palettes built on #F0DDBD

Not just a swatch — here's how #F0DDBD works with other colors. Named schemes with #F0DDBD in its natural role, and a note on why the supporting colors balance it.

Warm Autumn Interior Dominant · 5 colors

Dominant #F0DDBD Secondary #B36715 Accent #717946 Surface #F3ECDD Anchor #3B2A1F

This palette keeps Pearl as the dominant warm neutral, balanced by muted terracotta and olive earth tones and grounded by a deep espresso anchor.

Japanese Sand Base · 5 colors

Base #F0DDBD Surface #EFE9DC Highlight #F6F1E7 Secondary #B9AF9F Ink #2B2723

Pearl sets a calm, sun-bleached base here, wrapped in bone and paper off-whites and a soft greige, with a single ink accent for wabi-sabi restraint.

Desert Clay Center · 5 colors

Center #F0DDBD Surface #E0CFA8 Secondary #AF7B53 Accent #929970 Anchor #3E2C1F

Pearl holds the warm center of this desert palette with sand and clay beside it, a muted-sage accent and a dark-brown anchor.

Coastal Morning Lead · 5 colors

Lead #F0DDBD Accent #ABC4B6 Surface #E4D8BE Secondary #9AA09F Anchor #163746

Pearl opens this coastal palette with sea-glass and warm sand alongside it, grounded by driftwood grey and a deep-navy anchor.

Minimal Editorial Surface · 5 colors

Surface #F7F4EF Accent #F0DDBD Secondary #FFF9EE Support #9A9186 Ink #17140F

Pearl is the single accent in this high-contrast editorial system — set on near-white paper against near-black ink, with a warm grey and a desaturated tint of Pearl carrying the quiet middle.

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Color Lab

How #F0DDBD actually behaves in design work — read from its OKLCH lightness, chroma and hue, not just its raw numbers. Ten signals to help you decide where this color earns its place.

Warmth 62/100

Warm

Reads warm and advancing — inviting, energetic, draws the eye forward.

Softness 83/100

Very high

Soft and easy on the eye — gentle backdrops, calm surfaces.

Depth 9/100

Very low

Airy and open — recedes, leaves the composition light.

Naturalness 66/100

High

Organic, earthy character — at home in wellness, food and craft brands.

Vintage feel 35/100

Low

A faint retro warmth without tipping into sepia.

Luxury 14/100

Very low

Playful and accessible rather than exclusive.

Brand distinctiveness 18/100

Very low

Quiet and neutral — a supporting tone, not a signature.

UI accent fit 6/100

Very low

Weak as an action color — too pale, too dark or too muted to signal.

Surface fit 77/100

High

Calm enough for large fills — backgrounds, cards, sections.

Print safety 94/100

Very high

Reproduces faithfully in CMYK — safe for packaging and print.

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People also use #F0DDBD with

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UI roles & guardrails

Primary action Safe as a filled button with near-black label. AAA

Body text Do not use for body copy on light surfaces. Avoid

Large display Only on dark surfaces. Avoid

Background Pair with #141310 text at 14.0:1. Use

Subtle surface Use #FBF8F3 for cards and hover fills. Tint 80

Avoid beside #F0EEBC — the hue gap is too small to read as intentional. Clash

In real applications

Not a swatch to memorise — a color to build with. Here is #F0DDBD at work across the surfaces designers actually ship.

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:root {
  --color-base: #F0DDBD;
  --color-base-rgb: 240 221 189;
  --color-base-oklch: oklch(90.5% 0.047 80.8);
  --color-50: #FDF9F2;
  --color-100: #F8EEDD;
  --color-200: #F0DDBD;
  --color-300: #E0C28F;
  --color-400: #CDA765;
  --color-500: #B28943;
  --color-600: #886B3A;
  --color-700: #614E2E;
  --color-800: #403421;
  --color-900: #272116;
  --color-on-base: #141310;
}

// tailwind.config.js
colors: {
  pearl: {
    50: '#FDF9F2',
    100: '#F8EEDD',
    200: '#F0DDBD',
    300: '#E0C28F',
    400: '#CDA765',
    500: '#B28943',
    600: '#886B3A',
    700: '#614E2E',
    800: '#403421',
    900: '#272116',
  },
}

$base: #F0DDBD;
$base-ink: #141310;
$base-50: #FDF9F2;
$base-100: #F8EEDD;
$base-200: #F0DDBD;
$base-300: #E0C28F;
$base-400: #CDA765;
$base-500: #B28943;
$base-600: #886B3A;
$base-700: #614E2E;
$base-800: #403421;
$base-900: #272116;
$base-hover: #E0B977;
$base-subtle: #F9F4ED;

{
    "color": {
        "base": {
            "value": "#F0DDBD",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "onBase": {
            "value": "#141310",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "scale": {
            "50": {
                "value": "#FDF9F2",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "100": {
                "value": "#F8EEDD",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "200": {
                "value": "#F0DDBD",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "300": {
                "value": "#E0C28F",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "400": {
                "value": "#CDA765",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "500": {
                "value": "#B28943",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "600": {
                "value": "#886B3A",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "700": {
                "value": "#614E2E",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "800": {
                "value": "#403421",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "900": {
                "value": "#272116",
                "type": "color"
            }
        }
    }
}

Palettes built on #F0DDBD

Color Lab

Pairs with #F0DDBD

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