What color is #FCCEB5?

#FCCEB5 is a pale, soft red-orange. In RGB it is rgb(252, 206, 181), and in HSL hsl(21, 92%, 85%).

Is #FCCEB5 accessible as text?

On white, #FCCEB5 has a contrast ratio of 1.43:1 (fails WCAG AA for body text); on black it is 14.63:1 (passes). For text placed on #FCCEB5, use black for the best readability.

What is the closest Tailwind color to #FCCEB5?

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

What colors go well with #FCCEB5?

#FCCEB5 pairs cleanly with neutrals — cream, taupe, charcoal and cool grays — and with its complementary #B6E3FC. In UI, a softer accent is often easier to use than the exact complement. Explore the harmonies, shades, tints and ready-made palettes for #FCCEB5 below.

Is #FCCEB5 good for buttons?

#FCCEB5 works well for buttons and highlights, but use black text on #FCCEB5 — white text only reaches 1.43:1, below the 4.5:1 needed for normal-size labels.

Is #FCCEB5 the same as CSS peachpuff?

No — #FCCEB5 is not the CSS named color peachpuff, but peachpuff (#FFDAB9) is the closest CSS named color.

#FCCEB5 Color — HEX, RGB, HSL, Palette & Shades

Palettes built on #FCCEB5

Not just a swatch — here's how #FCCEB5 works with other colors. Named schemes with #FCCEB5 in its natural role, and a note on why the supporting colors balance it.

Warm Autumn Interior Dominant · 5 colors

Dominant #FCCEB5 Secondary #B5651F Accent #757844 Surface #F4ECDD 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 #FCCEB5 Surface #F0E9DC 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 #FCCEB5 Surface #E2CEA8 Secondary #B07A55 Accent #96986E 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 #FCCEB5 Accent #ACC3B4 Surface #E5D7BE Secondary #9AA09E Anchor #29314B

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 #FCCEB5 Secondary #FFF6ED 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 #FCCEB5 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 68/100

Warm

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

Softness 78/100

High

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

Depth 11/100

Very low

Airy and open — recedes, leaves the composition light.

Naturalness 83/100

Very high

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

Vintage feel 43/100

Moderate

A faint retro warmth without tipping into sepia.

Luxury 17/100

Very low

Playful and accessible rather than exclusive.

Brand distinctiveness 24/100

Low

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

UI accent fit 9/100

Very low

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

Surface fit 70/100

High

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

Print safety 93/100

Very high

Reproduces faithfully in CMYK — safe for packaging and print.

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People also use #FCCEB5 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 12.9:1. Use

Subtle surface Use #FCF6F2 for cards and hover fills. Tint 80

Avoid beside #FCE6B6 — 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 #FCCEB5 at work across the surfaces designers actually ship.

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:root {
  --color-base: #FCCEB5;
  --color-base-rgb: 252 206 181;
  --color-base-oklch: oklch(88.5% 0.062 50.1);
  --color-50: #FEF5F0;
  --color-100: #FDE5D8;
  --color-200: #FCCBB1;
  --color-300: #F3A67C;
  --color-400: #E5824D;
  --color-500: #CB6229;
  --color-600: #9A5028;
  --color-700: #6D3C22;
  --color-800: #472A1A;
  --color-900: #2B1B12;
  --color-on-base: #141310;
}

// tailwind.config.js
colors: {
  apricot: {
    50: '#FEF5F0',
    100: '#FDE5D8',
    200: '#FCCBB1',
    300: '#F3A67C',
    400: '#E5824D',
    500: '#CB6229',
    600: '#9A5028',
    700: '#6D3C22',
    800: '#472A1A',
    900: '#2B1B12',
  },
}

$base: #FCCEB5;
$base-ink: #141310;
$base-50: #FEF5F0;
$base-100: #FDE5D8;
$base-200: #FCCBB1;
$base-300: #F3A67C;
$base-400: #E5824D;
$base-500: #CB6229;
$base-600: #9A5028;
$base-700: #6D3C22;
$base-800: #472A1A;
$base-900: #2B1B12;
$base-hover: #F89762;
$base-subtle: #FCF1EC;

{
    "color": {
        "base": {
            "value": "#FCCEB5",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "onBase": {
            "value": "#141310",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "scale": {
            "50": {
                "value": "#FEF5F0",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "100": {
                "value": "#FDE5D8",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "200": {
                "value": "#FCCBB1",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "300": {
                "value": "#F3A67C",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "400": {
                "value": "#E5824D",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "500": {
                "value": "#CB6229",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "600": {
                "value": "#9A5028",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "700": {
                "value": "#6D3C22",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "800": {
                "value": "#472A1A",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "900": {
                "value": "#2B1B12",
                "type": "color"
            }
        }
    }
}

Palettes built on #FCCEB5

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Pairs with #FCCEB5

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