What color is #FCD2B8?

#FCD2B8 is a pale, soft red-orange. In RGB it is rgb(252, 210, 184), and in HSL hsl(23, 92%, 85%).

Is #FCD2B8 accessible as text?

On white, #FCD2B8 has a contrast ratio of 1.40:1 (fails WCAG AA for body text); on black it is 15.05:1 (passes). For text placed on #FCD2B8, use black for the best readability.

What is the closest Tailwind color to #FCD2B8?

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

What colors go well with #FCD2B8?

#FCD2B8 pairs cleanly with neutrals — cream, taupe, charcoal and cool grays — and with its complementary #B6E1FC. In UI, a softer accent is often easier to use than the exact complement. Explore the harmonies, shades, tints and ready-made palettes for #FCD2B8 below.

Is #FCD2B8 good for buttons?

#FCD2B8 works well for buttons and highlights, but use black text on #FCD2B8 — white text only reaches 1.40:1, below the 4.5:1 needed for normal-size labels.

Is #FCD2B8 the same as CSS peachpuff?

No — #FCD2B8 is not the CSS named color peachpuff, but peachpuff (#FFDAB9) is the closest CSS named color.

#FCD2B8 Color — HEX, RGB, HSL, Palette & Shades

Palettes built on #FCD2B8

Not just a swatch — here's how #FCD2B8 works with other colors. Named schemes with #FCD2B8 in its natural role, and a note on why the supporting colors balance it.

Warm Autumn Interior Dominant · 5 colors

Dominant #FCD2B8 Secondary #B5651E Accent #747844 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 #FCD2B8 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 #FCD2B8 Surface #E2CEA8 Secondary #B07A55 Accent #95986E 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 #FCD2B8 Accent #ACC3B4 Surface #E5D7BE Secondary #9AA09E 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 #FCD2B8 Secondary #FFF7EE 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 #FCD2B8 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 67/100

Warm

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

Softness 80/100

High

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

Depth 10/100

Very low

Airy and open — recedes, leaves the composition light.

Naturalness 76/100

High

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

Vintage feel 41/100

Moderate

A faint retro warmth without tipping into sepia.

Luxury 16/100

Very low

Playful and accessible rather than exclusive.

Brand distinctiveness 23/100

Low

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

UI accent fit 8/100

Very low

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

Surface fit 72/100

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 #FCD2B8 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 13.3:1. Use

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

Avoid beside #FCE8B6 — 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 #FCD2B8 at work across the surfaces designers actually ship.

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:root {
  --color-base: #FCD2B8;
  --color-base-rgb: 252 210 184;
  --color-base-oklch: oklch(89.3% 0.059 53.5);
  --color-50: #FEF6F0;
  --color-100: #FDE6D8;
  --color-200: #FCCDB1;
  --color-300: #F3AA7C;
  --color-400: #E5874D;
  --color-500: #CB6829;
  --color-600: #9A5428;
  --color-700: #6D3F22;
  --color-800: #472B1A;
  --color-900: #2B1C12;
  --color-on-base: #141310;
}

// tailwind.config.js
colors: {
  apricot: {
    50: '#FEF6F0',
    100: '#FDE6D8',
    200: '#FCCDB1',
    300: '#F3AA7C',
    400: '#E5874D',
    500: '#CB6829',
    600: '#9A5428',
    700: '#6D3F22',
    800: '#472B1A',
    900: '#2B1C12',
  },
}

$base: #FCD2B8;
$base-ink: #141310;
$base-50: #FEF6F0;
$base-100: #FDE6D8;
$base-200: #FCCDB1;
$base-300: #F3AA7C;
$base-400: #E5874D;
$base-500: #CB6829;
$base-600: #9A5428;
$base-700: #6D3F22;
$base-800: #472B1A;
$base-900: #2B1C12;
$base-hover: #F89C62;
$base-subtle: #FCF2EC;

{
    "color": {
        "base": {
            "value": "#FCD2B8",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "onBase": {
            "value": "#141310",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "scale": {
            "50": {
                "value": "#FEF6F0",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "100": {
                "value": "#FDE6D8",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "200": {
                "value": "#FCCDB1",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "300": {
                "value": "#F3AA7C",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "400": {
                "value": "#E5874D",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "500": {
                "value": "#CB6829",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "600": {
                "value": "#9A5428",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "700": {
                "value": "#6D3F22",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "800": {
                "value": "#472B1A",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "900": {
                "value": "#2B1C12",
                "type": "color"
            }
        }
    }
}

Palettes built on #FCD2B8

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Pairs with #FCD2B8

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