What color is #FDD3BF?

#FDD3BF is a pale, soft red-orange. In RGB it is rgb(253, 211, 191), and in HSL hsl(19, 94%, 87%).

Is #FDD3BF accessible as text?

On white, #FDD3BF has a contrast ratio of 1.38:1 (fails WCAG AA for body text); on black it is 15.25:1 (passes). For text placed on #FDD3BF, use black for the best readability.

What is the closest Tailwind color to #FDD3BF?

The nearest Tailwind CSS token is red-200 (#FFC9C9).

What colors go well with #FDD3BF?

#FDD3BF pairs cleanly with neutrals — cream, taupe, charcoal and cool grays — and with its complementary #BFE9FD. In UI, a softer accent is often easier to use than the exact complement. Explore the harmonies, shades, tints and ready-made palettes for #FDD3BF below.

Is #FDD3BF good for buttons?

#FDD3BF works well for buttons and highlights, but use black text on #FDD3BF — white text only reaches 1.38:1, below the 4.5:1 needed for normal-size labels.

Is #FDD3BF the same as CSS peachpuff?

No — #FDD3BF is not the CSS named color peachpuff, but peachpuff (#FFDAB9) is the closest CSS named color.

#FDD3BF Color — HEX, RGB, HSL, Palette & Shades

Palettes built on #FDD3BF

Not just a swatch — here's how #FDD3BF works with other colors. Named schemes with #FDD3BF in its natural role, and a note on why the supporting colors balance it.

Warm Autumn Interior Dominant · 5 colors

Dominant #FDD3BF Secondary #B66420 Accent #757844 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 #FDD3BF Surface #F0E9DC Highlight #F6F1E7 Secondary #BAAE9F 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 #FDD3BF Surface #E2CEA8 Secondary #B07A56 Accent #96976E 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 #FDD3BF Accent #ACC3B4 Surface #E5D7BE Secondary #9AA09E Anchor #29314B

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 #FDD3BF Secondary #FFF7EF Support #9B9186 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 #FDD3BF 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 66/100

Warm

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

Softness 81/100

Very 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 75/100

High

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

Vintage feel 39/100

Low

A faint retro warmth without tipping into sepia.

Luxury 15/100

Very low

Playful and accessible rather than exclusive.

Brand distinctiveness 21/100

Low

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

UI accent fit 7/100

Very low

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

Surface fit 74/100

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 #FDD3BF 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 13.5:1. Use

Subtle surface Use #FDF7F4 for cards and hover fills. Tint 80

Avoid beside #FDE7BF — 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 #FDD3BF at work across the surfaces designers actually ship.

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:root {
  --color-base: #FDD3BF;
  --color-base-rgb: 253 211 191;
  --color-base-oklch: oklch(89.8% 0.055 46.9);
  --color-50: #FEF5F0;
  --color-100: #FDE4D8;
  --color-200: #FCC8B1;
  --color-300: #F4A17B;
  --color-400: #E77C4B;
  --color-500: #CD5C28;
  --color-600: #9B4B26;
  --color-700: #6D3921;
  --color-800: #47281A;
  --color-900: #2B1A12;
  --color-on-base: #141310;
}

// tailwind.config.js
colors: {
  apricot: {
    50: '#FEF5F0',
    100: '#FDE4D8',
    200: '#FCC8B1',
    300: '#F4A17B',
    400: '#E77C4B',
    500: '#CD5C28',
    600: '#9B4B26',
    700: '#6D3921',
    800: '#47281A',
    900: '#2B1A12',
  },
}

$base: #FDD3BF;
$base-ink: #141310;
$base-50: #FEF5F0;
$base-100: #FDE4D8;
$base-200: #FCC8B1;
$base-300: #F4A17B;
$base-400: #E77C4B;
$base-500: #CD5C28;
$base-600: #9B4B26;
$base-700: #6D3921;
$base-800: #47281A;
$base-900: #2B1A12;
$base-hover: #FA9769;
$base-subtle: #FCF2EE;

{
    "color": {
        "base": {
            "value": "#FDD3BF",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "onBase": {
            "value": "#141310",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "scale": {
            "50": {
                "value": "#FEF5F0",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "100": {
                "value": "#FDE4D8",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "200": {
                "value": "#FCC8B1",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "300": {
                "value": "#F4A17B",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "400": {
                "value": "#E77C4B",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "500": {
                "value": "#CD5C28",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "600": {
                "value": "#9B4B26",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "700": {
                "value": "#6D3921",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "800": {
                "value": "#47281A",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "900": {
                "value": "#2B1A12",
                "type": "color"
            }
        }
    }
}

Palettes built on #FDD3BF

Color Lab

Pairs with #FDD3BF

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