What color is #FADCCB?

#FADCCB is a pale, soft red-orange. In RGB it is rgb(250, 220, 203), and in HSL hsl(22, 82%, 89%).

Is #FADCCB accessible as text?

On white, #FADCCB has a contrast ratio of 1.30:1 (fails WCAG AA for body text); on black it is 16.16:1 (passes). For text placed on #FADCCB, use black for the best readability.

What is the closest Tailwind color to #FADCCB?

The nearest Tailwind CSS token is red-100 (#FFE2E2).

What colors go well with #FADCCB?

#FADCCB pairs cleanly with neutrals — cream, taupe, charcoal and cool grays — and with its complementary #CCE9FA. In UI, a softer accent is often easier to use than the exact complement. Explore the harmonies, shades, tints and ready-made palettes for #FADCCB below.

Is #FADCCB good for buttons?

#FADCCB works well for buttons and highlights, but use black text on #FADCCB — white text only reaches 1.30:1, below the 4.5:1 needed for normal-size labels.

Is #FADCCB the same as CSS peachpuff?

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

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

Palettes built on #FADCCB

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

Warm Autumn Interior Dominant · 5 colors

Dominant #FADCCB Secondary #B5651F Accent #757844 Surface #F4ECDD Anchor #3B2A20

This palette keeps Almond 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 #FADCCB Surface #F0E9DC Highlight #F6F1E7 Secondary #BAAF9F Ink #2B2723

Almond 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 #FADCCB Surface #E2CEA8 Secondary #B07A55 Accent #95986E Anchor #3E2C20

Almond 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 #FADCCB Accent #ACC3B4 Surface #E5D7BE Secondary #9AA09E Anchor #29314B

Almond 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 #FADCCB Secondary #FFF8F2 Support #9A9186 Ink #17140F

Almond 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 Almond carrying the quiet middle.

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Color Lab

How #FADCCB 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 85/100

Very high

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

Depth 8/100

Very low

Airy and open — recedes, leaves the composition light.

Naturalness 57/100

Moderate

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

Vintage feel 33/100

Low

A faint retro warmth without tipping into sepia.

Luxury 13/100

Very low

Playful and accessible rather than exclusive.

Brand distinctiveness 16/100

Very low

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

UI accent fit 5/100

Very low

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

Surface fit 80/100

High

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

Print safety 95/100

Very high

Reproduces faithfully in CMYK — safe for packaging and print.

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People also use #FADCCB with

Pink Light Goldenrod Yellow Lavender 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 14.3:1. Use

Subtle surface Use #FDF9F6 for cards and hover fills. Tint 80

Avoid beside #FAECCC — 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 #FADCCB at work across the surfaces designers actually ship.

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:root {
  --color-base: #FADCCB;
  --color-base-rgb: 250 220 203;
  --color-base-oklch: oklch(91.5% 0.040 51.4);
  --color-50: #FEF6F0;
  --color-100: #FCE6D9;
  --color-200: #F8CDB5;
  --color-300: #EDA983;
  --color-400: #DD8755;
  --color-500: #C36732;
  --color-600: #94532E;
  --color-700: #693F26;
  --color-800: #442B1D;
  --color-900: #2A1C14;
  --color-on-base: #141310;
}

// tailwind.config.js
colors: {
  almond: {
    50: '#FEF6F0',
    100: '#FCE6D9',
    200: '#F8CDB5',
    300: '#EDA983',
    400: '#DD8755',
    500: '#C36732',
    600: '#94532E',
    700: '#693F26',
    800: '#442B1D',
    900: '#2A1C14',
  },
}

$base: #FADCCB;
$base-ink: #141310;
$base-50: #FEF6F0;
$base-100: #FCE6D9;
$base-200: #F8CDB5;
$base-300: #EDA983;
$base-400: #DD8755;
$base-500: #C36732;
$base-600: #94532E;
$base-700: #693F26;
$base-800: #442B1D;
$base-900: #2A1C14;
$base-hover: #F2A679;
$base-subtle: #FCF5F1;

{
    "color": {
        "base": {
            "value": "#FADCCB",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "onBase": {
            "value": "#141310",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "scale": {
            "50": {
                "value": "#FEF6F0",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "100": {
                "value": "#FCE6D9",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "200": {
                "value": "#F8CDB5",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "300": {
                "value": "#EDA983",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "400": {
                "value": "#DD8755",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "500": {
                "value": "#C36732",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "600": {
                "value": "#94532E",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "700": {
                "value": "#693F26",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "800": {
                "value": "#442B1D",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "900": {
                "value": "#2A1C14",
                "type": "color"
            }
        }
    }
}

Palettes built on #FADCCB

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