What color is #FCDDCB?

#FCDDCB is a pale, soft red-orange. In RGB it is rgb(252, 221, 203), and in HSL hsl(22, 89%, 89%).

Is #FCDDCB accessible as text?

On white, #FCDDCB has a contrast ratio of 1.28:1 (fails WCAG AA for body text); on black it is 16.34:1 (passes). For text placed on #FCDDCB, use black for the best readability.

What is the closest Tailwind color to #FCDDCB?

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

What colors go well with #FCDDCB?

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

Is #FCDDCB good for buttons?

#FCDDCB works well for buttons and highlights, but use black text on #FCDDCB — white text only reaches 1.28:1, below the 4.5:1 needed for normal-size labels.

Is #FCDDCB the same as CSS peachpuff?

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

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

Palettes built on #FCDDCB

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

Warm Autumn Interior Dominant · 5 colors

Dominant #FCDDCB Secondary #B5651E Accent #747844 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 #FCDDCB 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 #FCDDCB 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 #FCDDCB Accent #ACC3B4 Surface #E5D7BE Secondary #9AA09E Anchor #2A314B

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 #FCDDCB Secondary #FFF8F1 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 #FCDDCB 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 63/100

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 58/100

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 12/100

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 #FCDDCB 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 14.5:1. Use

Subtle surface Use #FDF8F6 for cards and hover fills. Tint 80

Avoid beside #FCEDCA — 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 #FCDDCB at work across the surfaces designers actually ship.

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:root {
  --color-base: #FCDDCB;
  --color-base-rgb: 252 221 203;
  --color-base-oklch: oklch(91.8% 0.042 52.1);
  --color-50: #FEF5F0;
  --color-100: #FDE6D8;
  --color-200: #FACDB2;
  --color-300: #F1A87E;
  --color-400: #E3854F;
  --color-500: #C9662C;
  --color-600: #98522A;
  --color-700: #6B3E23;
  --color-800: #462B1B;
  --color-900: #2B1B13;
  --color-on-base: #141310;
}

// tailwind.config.js
colors: {
  almond: {
    50: '#FEF5F0',
    100: '#FDE6D8',
    200: '#FACDB2',
    300: '#F1A87E',
    400: '#E3854F',
    500: '#C9662C',
    600: '#98522A',
    700: '#6B3E23',
    800: '#462B1B',
    900: '#2B1B13',
  },
}

$base: #FCDDCB;
$base-ink: #141310;
$base-50: #FEF5F0;
$base-100: #FDE6D8;
$base-200: #FACDB2;
$base-300: #F1A87E;
$base-400: #E3854F;
$base-500: #C9662C;
$base-600: #98522A;
$base-700: #6B3E23;
$base-800: #462B1B;
$base-900: #2B1B13;
$base-hover: #F7A474;
$base-subtle: #FCF5F1;

{
    "color": {
        "base": {
            "value": "#FCDDCB",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "onBase": {
            "value": "#141310",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "scale": {
            "50": {
                "value": "#FEF5F0",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "100": {
                "value": "#FDE6D8",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "200": {
                "value": "#FACDB2",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "300": {
                "value": "#F1A87E",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "400": {
                "value": "#E3854F",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "500": {
                "value": "#C9662C",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "600": {
                "value": "#98522A",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "700": {
                "value": "#6B3E23",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "800": {
                "value": "#462B1B",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "900": {
                "value": "#2B1B13",
                "type": "color"
            }
        }
    }
}

Palettes built on #FCDDCB

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Pairs with #FCDDCB

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