What color is #FDDBC8?

#FDDBC8 is a pale, soft red-orange. In RGB it is rgb(253, 219, 200), and in HSL hsl(22, 93%, 89%).

Is #FDDBC8 accessible as text?

On white, #FDDBC8 has a contrast ratio of 1.30:1 (fails WCAG AA for body text); on black it is 16.14:1 (passes). For text placed on #FDDBC8, use black for the best readability.

What is the closest Tailwind color to #FDDBC8?

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

What colors go well with #FDDBC8?

#FDDBC8 pairs cleanly with neutrals — cream, taupe, charcoal and cool grays — and with its complementary #C9EAFD. In UI, a softer accent is often easier to use than the exact complement. Explore the harmonies, shades, tints and ready-made palettes for #FDDBC8 below.

Is #FDDBC8 good for buttons?

#FDDBC8 works well for buttons and highlights, but use black text on #FDDBC8 — white text only reaches 1.30:1, below the 4.5:1 needed for normal-size labels.

Is #FDDBC8 the same as CSS peachpuff?

No — #FDDBC8 is not the CSS named color peachpuff, but peachpuff (#FFDAB9) is the closest CSS named color.

#FDDBC8 Color — HEX, RGB, HSL, Palette & Shades

Palettes built on #FDDBC8

Not just a swatch — here's how #FDDBC8 works with other colors. Named schemes with #FDDBC8 in its natural role, and a note on why the supporting colors balance it.

Warm Autumn Interior Dominant · 5 colors

Dominant #FDDBC8 Secondary #B5651F Accent #757844 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 #FDDBC8 Surface #F0E9DC 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 #FDDBC8 Surface #E2CEA8 Secondary #B07A55 Accent #96986E 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 #FDDBC8 Accent #ACC3B4 Surface #E5D7BE Secondary #9AA09E Anchor #29314B

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 #FDDBC8 Secondary #FFF7F1 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 #FDDBC8 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 64/100

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 63/100

High

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

Vintage feel 35/100

Low

A faint retro warmth without tipping into sepia.

Luxury 13/100

Very low

Playful and accessible rather than exclusive.

Brand distinctiveness 18/100

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 78/100

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 #FDDBC8 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 #FDF8F6 for cards and hover fills. Tint 80

Avoid beside #FDEDC9 — 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 #FDDBC8 at work across the surfaces designers actually ship.

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:root {
  --color-base: #FDDBC8;
  --color-base-rgb: 253 219 200;
  --color-base-oklch: oklch(91.5% 0.046 51.0);
  --color-50: #FEF5F0;
  --color-100: #FDE6D8;
  --color-200: #FCCCB1;
  --color-300: #F4A87C;
  --color-400: #E6844C;
  --color-500: #CC6529;
  --color-600: #9B5127;
  --color-700: #6D3D22;
  --color-800: #472A1A;
  --color-900: #2B1B12;
  --color-on-base: #141310;
}

// tailwind.config.js
colors: {
  peach-puff: {
    50: '#FEF5F0',
    100: '#FDE6D8',
    200: '#FCCCB1',
    300: '#F4A87C',
    400: '#E6844C',
    500: '#CC6529',
    600: '#9B5127',
    700: '#6D3D22',
    800: '#472A1A',
    900: '#2B1B12',
  },
}

$base: #FDDBC8;
$base-ink: #141310;
$base-50: #FEF5F0;
$base-100: #FDE6D8;
$base-200: #FCCCB1;
$base-300: #F4A87C;
$base-400: #E6844C;
$base-500: #CC6529;
$base-600: #9B5127;
$base-700: #6D3D22;
$base-800: #472A1A;
$base-900: #2B1B12;
$base-hover: #FAA371;
$base-subtle: #FDF5F1;

{
    "color": {
        "base": {
            "value": "#FDDBC8",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "onBase": {
            "value": "#141310",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "scale": {
            "50": {
                "value": "#FEF5F0",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "100": {
                "value": "#FDE6D8",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "200": {
                "value": "#FCCCB1",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "300": {
                "value": "#F4A87C",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "400": {
                "value": "#E6844C",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "500": {
                "value": "#CC6529",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "600": {
                "value": "#9B5127",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "700": {
                "value": "#6D3D22",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "800": {
                "value": "#472A1A",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "900": {
                "value": "#2B1B12",
                "type": "color"
            }
        }
    }
}

Palettes built on #FDDBC8

Color Lab

Pairs with #FDDBC8

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