What color is #FCD9CF?

#FCD9CF is a pale, soft red-orange. In RGB it is rgb(252, 217, 207), and in HSL hsl(13, 88%, 90%).

Is #FCD9CF accessible as text?

On white, #FCD9CF has a contrast ratio of 1.32:1 (fails WCAG AA for body text); on black it is 15.97:1 (passes). For text placed on #FCD9CF, use black for the best readability.

What is the closest Tailwind color to #FCD9CF?

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

What colors go well with #FCD9CF?

#FCD9CF pairs cleanly with neutrals — cream, taupe, charcoal and cool grays — and with its complementary #CFF2FC. In UI, a softer accent is often easier to use than the exact complement. Explore the harmonies, shades, tints and ready-made palettes for #FCD9CF below.

Is #FCD9CF good for buttons?

#FCD9CF works well for buttons and highlights, but use black text on #FCD9CF — white text only reaches 1.32:1, below the 4.5:1 needed for normal-size labels.

Is #FCD9CF the same as CSS peachpuff?

No — #FCD9CF is not the CSS named color peachpuff, but peachpuff (#FFDAB9) is the closest CSS named color.

#FCD9CF Color — HEX, RGB, HSL, Palette & Shades

Palettes built on #FCD9CF

Not just a swatch — here's how #FCD9CF works with other colors. Named schemes with #FCD9CF in its natural role, and a note on why the supporting colors balance it.

Warm Autumn Interior Dominant · 5 colors

Dominant #FCD9CF Secondary #B66423 Accent #767743 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 #FCD9CF Surface #F0E9DC Highlight #F7F1E7 Secondary #BBAE9F 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 #FCD9CF Surface #E3CEA8 Secondary #B17957 Accent #97976D 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 #FCD9CF Accent #ADC3B3 Surface #E6D7BE Secondary #9BA09E 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 #FCD9CF Secondary #FFF7F3 Support #9B9186 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 #FCD9CF 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 84/100

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 34/100

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 79/100

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 #FCD9CF 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 14.1:1. Use

Subtle surface Use #FDF8F7 for cards and hover fills. Tint 80

Avoid beside #FCE8CF — 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 #FCD9CF at work across the surfaces designers actually ship.

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:root {
  --color-base: #FCD9CF;
  --color-base-rgb: 252 217 207;
  --color-base-oklch: oklch(91.2% 0.042 36.5);
  --color-50: #FEF3F0;
  --color-100: #FDE0D8;
  --color-200: #FAC2B2;
  --color-300: #F0977F;
  --color-400: #E27050;
  --color-500: #C84F2D;
  --color-600: #98422A;
  --color-700: #6B3324;
  --color-800: #46241B;
  --color-900: #2B1813;
  --color-on-base: #141310;
}

// tailwind.config.js
colors: {
  almond: {
    50: '#FEF3F0',
    100: '#FDE0D8',
    200: '#FAC2B2',
    300: '#F0977F',
    400: '#E27050',
    500: '#C84F2D',
    600: '#98422A',
    700: '#6B3324',
    800: '#46241B',
    900: '#2B1813',
  },
}

$base: #FCD9CF;
$base-ink: #141310;
$base-50: #FEF3F0;
$base-100: #FDE0D8;
$base-200: #FAC2B2;
$base-300: #F0977F;
$base-400: #E27050;
$base-500: #C84F2D;
$base-600: #98422A;
$base-700: #6B3324;
$base-800: #46241B;
$base-900: #2B1813;
$base-hover: #F69479;
$base-subtle: #FCF4F2;

{
    "color": {
        "base": {
            "value": "#FCD9CF",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "onBase": {
            "value": "#141310",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "scale": {
            "50": {
                "value": "#FEF3F0",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "100": {
                "value": "#FDE0D8",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "200": {
                "value": "#FAC2B2",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "300": {
                "value": "#F0977F",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "400": {
                "value": "#E27050",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "500": {
                "value": "#C84F2D",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "600": {
                "value": "#98422A",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "700": {
                "value": "#6B3324",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "800": {
                "value": "#46241B",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "900": {
                "value": "#2B1813",
                "type": "color"
            }
        }
    }
}

Palettes built on #FCD9CF

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