What color is #FDD0A0?

#FDD0A0 is a light, soft orange. In RGB it is rgb(253, 208, 160), and in HSL hsl(31, 96%, 81%).

Is #FDD0A0 accessible as text?

On white, #FDD0A0 has a contrast ratio of 1.43:1 (fails WCAG AA for body text); on black it is 14.71:1 (passes). For text placed on #FDD0A0, use black for the best readability.

What is the closest Tailwind color to #FDD0A0?

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

What colors go well with #FDD0A0?

#FDD0A0 pairs cleanly with neutrals — cream, taupe, charcoal and cool grays — and with its complementary #A0CDFD. In UI, a softer accent is often easier to use than the exact complement. Explore the harmonies, shades, tints and ready-made palettes for #FDD0A0 below.

Is #FDD0A0 good for buttons?

#FDD0A0 works well for buttons and highlights, but use black text on #FDD0A0 — white text only reaches 1.43:1, below the 4.5:1 needed for normal-size labels.

Is #FDD0A0 the same as CSS peachpuff?

No — #FDD0A0 is not the CSS named color peachpuff, but peachpuff (#FFDAB9) is the closest CSS named color.

#FDD0A0 Color — HEX, RGB, HSL, Palette & Shades

Palettes built on #FDD0A0

Not just a swatch — here's how #FDD0A0 works with other colors. Named schemes with #FDD0A0 in its natural role, and a note on why the supporting colors balance it.

Warm Autumn Interior Dominant · 5 colors

Dominant #FDD0A0 Secondary #B46619 Accent #727945 Surface #F3ECDD 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 #FDD0A0 Surface #EFE9DC Highlight #F6F1E7 Secondary #B9AF9F 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 #FDD0A0 Surface #E1CFA8 Secondary #AF7B54 Accent #94986F 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 #FDD0A0 Accent #ABC4B5 Surface #E5D8BE Secondary #9AA09F 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 #FDD0A0 Secondary #FFF7E6 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 #FDD0A0 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 73/100

Warm

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

Softness 75/100

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 96/100

Very high

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

Vintage feel 47/100

Moderate

A faint retro warmth without tipping into sepia.

Luxury 17/100

Very low

Playful and accessible rather than exclusive.

Brand distinctiveness 31/100

Low

Recognisable but shares space with nearby hues.

UI accent fit 10/100

Very low

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

Surface fit 65/100

High

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

Print safety 90/100

Very high

Reproduces faithfully in CMYK — safe for packaging and print.

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People also use #FDD0A0 with

Light Pink Buttercream Light Steel Blue Greige Taupe

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 13.0:1. Use

Subtle surface Use #FCF6EF for cards and hover fills. Tint 80

Avoid beside #FDEFA0 — 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 #FDD0A0 at work across the surfaces designers actually ship.

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:root {
  --color-base: #FDD0A0;
  --color-base-rgb: 253 208 160;
  --color-base-oklch: oklch(88.5% 0.080 68.3);
  --color-50: #FEF8F0;
  --color-100: #FDEBD8;
  --color-200: #FCD7B1;
  --color-300: #F6BA7A;
  --color-400: #E89C4A;
  --color-500: #CF7D26;
  --color-600: #9D6325;
  --color-700: #6E4921;
  --color-800: #483119;
  --color-900: #2C1F12;
  --color-on-base: #141310;
}

// tailwind.config.js
colors: {
  apricot: {
    50: '#FEF8F0',
    100: '#FDEBD8',
    200: '#FCD7B1',
    300: '#F6BA7A',
    400: '#E89C4A',
    500: '#CF7D26',
    600: '#9D6325',
    700: '#6E4921',
    800: '#483119',
    900: '#2C1F12',
  },
}

$base: #FDD0A0;
$base-ink: #141310;
$base-50: #FEF8F0;
$base-100: #FDEBD8;
$base-200: #FCD7B1;
$base-300: #F6BA7A;
$base-400: #E89C4A;
$base-500: #CF7D26;
$base-600: #9D6325;
$base-700: #6E4921;
$base-800: #483119;
$base-900: #2C1F12;
$base-hover: #FBA84F;
$base-subtle: #FBF1E6;

{
    "color": {
        "base": {
            "value": "#FDD0A0",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "onBase": {
            "value": "#141310",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "scale": {
            "50": {
                "value": "#FEF8F0",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "100": {
                "value": "#FDEBD8",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "200": {
                "value": "#FCD7B1",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "300": {
                "value": "#F6BA7A",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "400": {
                "value": "#E89C4A",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "500": {
                "value": "#CF7D26",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "600": {
                "value": "#9D6325",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "700": {
                "value": "#6E4921",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "800": {
                "value": "#483119",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "900": {
                "value": "#2C1F12",
                "type": "color"
            }
        }
    }
}

Palettes built on #FDD0A0

Color Lab

Pairs with #FDD0A0

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