What color is #FACDA2?

#FACDA2 is a light, soft orange. In RGB it is rgb(250, 205, 162), and in HSL hsl(29, 90%, 81%).

Is #FACDA2 accessible as text?

On white, #FACDA2 has a contrast ratio of 1.47:1 (fails WCAG AA for body text); on black it is 14.32:1 (passes). For text placed on #FACDA2, use black for the best readability.

What is the closest Tailwind color to #FACDA2?

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

What colors go well with #FACDA2?

#FACDA2 pairs cleanly with neutrals — cream, taupe, charcoal and cool grays — and with its complementary #A3D0FA. In UI, a softer accent is often easier to use than the exact complement. Explore the harmonies, shades, tints and ready-made palettes for #FACDA2 below.

Is #FACDA2 good for buttons?

#FACDA2 works well for buttons and highlights, but use black text on #FACDA2 — white text only reaches 1.47:1, below the 4.5:1 needed for normal-size labels.

Is #FACDA2 the same as CSS peachpuff?

No — #FACDA2 is not the CSS named color peachpuff, but peachpuff (#FFDAB9) is the closest CSS named color.

#FACDA2 Color — HEX, RGB, HSL, Palette & Shades

Palettes built on #FACDA2

Not just a swatch — here's how #FACDA2 works with other colors. Named schemes with #FACDA2 in its natural role, and a note on why the supporting colors balance it.

Warm Autumn Interior Dominant · 5 colors

Dominant #FACDA2 Secondary #B4661A Accent #737945 Surface #F3ECDD Anchor #3B2A20

This palette keeps Apricot 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 #FACDA2 Surface #EFE9DC Highlight #F6F1E7 Secondary #BAAF9F Ink #2B2723

Apricot 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 #FACDA2 Surface #E1CEA8 Secondary #AF7A54 Accent #94986F Anchor #3E2C20

Apricot 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 #FACDA2 Accent #ABC4B5 Surface #E5D8BE Secondary #9AA09F Anchor #2A314B

Apricot 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 #FACDA2 Secondary #FFF7E8 Support #9A9186 Ink #17140F

Apricot 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 Apricot carrying the quiet middle.

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Color Lab

How #FACDA2 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 72/100

Warm

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

Softness 75/100

High

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

Depth 12/100

Very low

Airy and open — recedes, leaves the composition light.

Naturalness 88/100

Very high

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

Vintage feel 47/100

Moderate

A faint retro warmth without tipping into sepia.

Luxury 18/100

Very low

Playful and accessible rather than exclusive.

Brand distinctiveness 29/100

Low

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

UI accent fit 11/100

Very low

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

Surface fit 65/100

High

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

Print safety 91/100

Very high

Reproduces faithfully in CMYK — safe for packaging and print.

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People also use #FACDA2 with

Light Pink Buttercream Light Blue Greige Taupe

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 12.7:1. Use

Subtle surface Use #FCF5EF for cards and hover fills. Tint 80

Avoid beside #FAEAA3 — 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 #FACDA2 at work across the surfaces designers actually ship.

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:root {
  --color-base: #FACDA2;
  --color-base-rgb: 250 205 162;
  --color-base-oklch: oklch(87.7% 0.076 65.3);
  --color-50: #FEF7F0;
  --color-100: #FDEAD8;
  --color-200: #FBD5B2;
  --color-300: #F2B67E;
  --color-400: #E3974F;
  --color-500: #CA782B;
  --color-600: #995F29;
  --color-700: #6C4623;
  --color-800: #46301B;
  --color-900: #2B1E12;
  --color-on-base: #141310;
}

// tailwind.config.js
colors: {
  apricot: {
    50: '#FEF7F0',
    100: '#FDEAD8',
    200: '#FBD5B2',
    300: '#F2B67E',
    400: '#E3974F',
    500: '#CA782B',
    600: '#995F29',
    700: '#6C4623',
    800: '#46301B',
    900: '#2B1E12',
  },
}

$base: #FACDA2;
$base-ink: #141310;
$base-50: #FEF7F0;
$base-100: #FDEAD8;
$base-200: #FBD5B2;
$base-300: #F2B67E;
$base-400: #E3974F;
$base-500: #CA782B;
$base-600: #995F29;
$base-700: #6C4623;
$base-800: #46301B;
$base-900: #2B1E12;
$base-hover: #F6A354;
$base-subtle: #FAF0E7;

{
    "color": {
        "base": {
            "value": "#FACDA2",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "onBase": {
            "value": "#141310",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "scale": {
            "50": {
                "value": "#FEF7F0",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "100": {
                "value": "#FDEAD8",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "200": {
                "value": "#FBD5B2",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "300": {
                "value": "#F2B67E",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "400": {
                "value": "#E3974F",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "500": {
                "value": "#CA782B",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "600": {
                "value": "#995F29",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "700": {
                "value": "#6C4623",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "800": {
                "value": "#46301B",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "900": {
                "value": "#2B1E12",
                "type": "color"
            }
        }
    }
}

Palettes built on #FACDA2

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