What color is #FDDCC5?

#FDDCC5 is a pale, soft orange. In RGB it is rgb(253, 220, 197), and in HSL hsl(25, 93%, 88%).

Is #FDDCC5 accessible as text?

On white, #FDDCC5 has a contrast ratio of 1.29:1 (fails WCAG AA for body text); on black it is 16.22:1 (passes). For text placed on #FDDCC5, use black for the best readability.

What is the closest Tailwind color to #FDDCC5?

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

What colors go well with #FDDCC5?

#FDDCC5 pairs cleanly with neutrals — cream, taupe, charcoal and cool grays — and with its complementary #C4E5FD. In UI, a softer accent is often easier to use than the exact complement. Explore the harmonies, shades, tints and ready-made palettes for #FDDCC5 below.

Is #FDDCC5 good for buttons?

#FDDCC5 works well for buttons and highlights, but use black text on #FDDCC5 — white text only reaches 1.29:1, below the 4.5:1 needed for normal-size labels.

Is #FDDCC5 the same as CSS peachpuff?

No — #FDDCC5 is not the CSS named color peachpuff, but peachpuff (#FFDAB9) is the closest CSS named color.

#FDDCC5 Color — HEX, RGB, HSL, Palette & Shades

Palettes built on #FDDCC5

Not just a swatch — here's how #FDDCC5 works with other colors. Named schemes with #FDDCC5 in its natural role, and a note on why the supporting colors balance it.

Warm Autumn Interior Dominant · 5 colors

Dominant #FDDCC5 Secondary #B5651D Accent #747844 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 #FDDCC5 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 #FDDCC5 Surface #E2CEA8 Secondary #B07A55 Accent #95986E 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 #FDDCC5 Accent #ACC3B4 Surface #E5D8BE Secondary #9AA09E 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 #FDDCC5 Secondary #FFF8EF 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 #FDDCC5 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 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 61/100

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 77/100

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 #FDDCC5 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 #FDF8F5 for cards and hover fills. Tint 80

Avoid beside #FDEFC4 — 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 #FDDCC5 at work across the surfaces designers actually ship.

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:root {
  --color-base: #FDDCC5;
  --color-base-rgb: 253 220 197;
  --color-base-oklch: oklch(91.6% 0.048 56.9);
  --color-50: #FEF6F0;
  --color-100: #FDE7D8;
  --color-200: #FCD0B1;
  --color-300: #F4AE7C;
  --color-400: #E68C4C;
  --color-500: #CC6D29;
  --color-600: #9B5727;
  --color-700: #6D4122;
  --color-800: #472D1A;
  --color-900: #2B1D12;
  --color-on-base: #141310;
}

// tailwind.config.js
colors: {
  peach-puff: {
    50: '#FEF6F0',
    100: '#FDE7D8',
    200: '#FCD0B1',
    300: '#F4AE7C',
    400: '#E68C4C',
    500: '#CC6D29',
    600: '#9B5727',
    700: '#6D4122',
    800: '#472D1A',
    900: '#2B1D12',
  },
}

$base: #FDDCC5;
$base-ink: #141310;
$base-50: #FEF6F0;
$base-100: #FDE7D8;
$base-200: #FCD0B1;
$base-300: #F4AE7C;
$base-400: #E68C4C;
$base-500: #CC6D29;
$base-600: #9B5727;
$base-700: #6D4122;
$base-800: #472D1A;
$base-900: #2B1D12;
$base-hover: #FAA86D;
$base-subtle: #FCF5EF;

{
    "color": {
        "base": {
            "value": "#FDDCC5",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "onBase": {
            "value": "#141310",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "scale": {
            "50": {
                "value": "#FEF6F0",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "100": {
                "value": "#FDE7D8",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "200": {
                "value": "#FCD0B1",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "300": {
                "value": "#F4AE7C",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "400": {
                "value": "#E68C4C",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "500": {
                "value": "#CC6D29",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "600": {
                "value": "#9B5727",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "700": {
                "value": "#6D4122",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "800": {
                "value": "#472D1A",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "900": {
                "value": "#2B1D12",
                "type": "color"
            }
        }
    }
}

Palettes built on #FDDCC5

Color Lab

Pairs with #FDDCC5

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