What color is #FCDCC1?

#FCDCC1 is a pale, soft orange. In RGB it is rgb(252, 220, 193), and in HSL hsl(27, 91%, 87%).

Is #FCDCC1 accessible as text?

On white, #FCDCC1 has a contrast ratio of 1.30:1 (fails WCAG AA for body text); on black it is 16.15:1 (passes). For text placed on #FCDCC1, use black for the best readability.

What is the closest Tailwind color to #FCDCC1?

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

What colors go well with #FCDCC1?

#FCDCC1 pairs cleanly with neutrals — cream, taupe, charcoal and cool grays — and with its complementary #C0E1FC. In UI, a softer accent is often easier to use than the exact complement. Explore the harmonies, shades, tints and ready-made palettes for #FCDCC1 below.

Is #FCDCC1 good for buttons?

#FCDCC1 works well for buttons and highlights, but use black text on #FCDCC1 — white text only reaches 1.30:1, below the 4.5:1 needed for normal-size labels.

Is #FCDCC1 the same as CSS peachpuff?

No — #FCDCC1 is not the CSS named color peachpuff, but peachpuff (#FFDAB9) is the closest CSS named color.

#FCDCC1 Color — HEX, RGB, HSL, Palette & Shades

Palettes built on #FCDCC1

Not just a swatch — here's how #FCDCC1 works with other colors. Named schemes with #FCDCC1 in its natural role, and a note on why the supporting colors balance it.

Warm Autumn Interior Dominant · 5 colors

Dominant #FCDCC1 Secondary #B5651B Accent #737945 Surface #F4ECDD Anchor #3B2A20

This palette keeps Peach Puff 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 #FCDCC1 Surface #EFE9DC Highlight #F6F1E7 Secondary #BAAF9F Ink #2B2723

Peach Puff 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 #FCDCC1 Surface #E1CEA8 Secondary #B07A54 Accent #94986F Anchor #3E2C20

Peach Puff 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 #FCDCC1 Accent #ABC4B5 Surface #E5D8BE Secondary #9AA09F Anchor #2A314B

Peach Puff 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 #FCDCC1 Secondary #FFF8EE Support #9A9186 Ink #17140F

Peach Puff 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 Peach Puff carrying the quiet middle.

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Color Lab

How #FCDCC1 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 65/100

Warm

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

Softness 83/100

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 59/100

Moderate

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

Vintage feel 36/100

Low

A faint retro warmth without tipping into sepia.

Luxury 13/100

Very low

Playful and accessible rather than exclusive.

Brand distinctiveness 20/100

Very low

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

UI accent fit 6/100

Very low

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

Surface fit 76/100

High

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

Print safety 94/100

Very high

Reproduces faithfully in CMYK — safe for packaging and print.

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People also use #FCDCC1 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 14.3:1. Use

Subtle surface Use #FDF8F4 for cards and hover fills. Tint 80

Avoid beside #FCEFC0 — 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 #FCDCC1 at work across the surfaces designers actually ship.

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:root {
  --color-base: #FCDCC1;
  --color-base-rgb: 252 220 193;
  --color-base-oklch: oklch(91.4% 0.051 62.3);
  --color-50: #FEF7F0;
  --color-100: #FDE9D8;
  --color-200: #FBD3B1;
  --color-300: #F2B27D;
  --color-400: #E4914E;
  --color-500: #CB722A;
  --color-600: #9A5B28;
  --color-700: #6C4423;
  --color-800: #462E1B;
  --color-900: #2B1D12;
  --color-on-base: #141310;
}

// tailwind.config.js
colors: {
  peach-puff: {
    50: '#FEF7F0',
    100: '#FDE9D8',
    200: '#FBD3B1',
    300: '#F2B27D',
    400: '#E4914E',
    500: '#CB722A',
    600: '#9A5B28',
    700: '#6C4423',
    800: '#462E1B',
    900: '#2B1D12',
  },
}

$base: #FCDCC1;
$base-ink: #141310;
$base-50: #FEF7F0;
$base-100: #FDE9D8;
$base-200: #FBD3B1;
$base-300: #F2B27D;
$base-400: #E4914E;
$base-500: #CB722A;
$base-600: #9A5B28;
$base-700: #6C4423;
$base-800: #462E1B;
$base-900: #2B1D12;
$base-hover: #F8AA6B;
$base-subtle: #FCF4EE;

{
    "color": {
        "base": {
            "value": "#FCDCC1",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "onBase": {
            "value": "#141310",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "scale": {
            "50": {
                "value": "#FEF7F0",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "100": {
                "value": "#FDE9D8",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "200": {
                "value": "#FBD3B1",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "300": {
                "value": "#F2B27D",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "400": {
                "value": "#E4914E",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "500": {
                "value": "#CB722A",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "600": {
                "value": "#9A5B28",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "700": {
                "value": "#6C4423",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "800": {
                "value": "#462E1B",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "900": {
                "value": "#2B1D12",
                "type": "color"
            }
        }
    }
}

Palettes built on #FCDCC1

Color Lab

Pairs with #FCDCC1

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