What color is #FECDC0?

#FECDC0 is a pale, soft red-orange. In RGB it is rgb(254, 205, 192), and in HSL hsl(13, 97%, 87%).

Is #FECDC0 accessible as text?

On white, #FECDC0 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 #FECDC0, use black for the best readability.

What is the closest Tailwind color to #FECDC0?

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

What colors go well with #FECDC0?

#FECDC0 pairs cleanly with neutrals — cream, taupe, charcoal and cool grays — and with its complementary #BEF0FE. In UI, a softer accent is often easier to use than the exact complement. Explore the harmonies, shades, tints and ready-made palettes for #FECDC0 below.

Is #FECDC0 good for buttons?

#FECDC0 works well for buttons and highlights, but use black text on #FECDC0 — white text only reaches 1.43:1, below the 4.5:1 needed for normal-size labels.

Is #FECDC0 the same as CSS peachpuff?

No — #FECDC0 is not the CSS named color peachpuff, but peachpuff (#FFDAB9) is the closest CSS named color.

#FECDC0 Color — HEX, RGB, HSL, Palette & Shades

Palettes built on #FECDC0

Not just a swatch — here's how #FECDC0 works with other colors. Named schemes with #FECDC0 in its natural role, and a note on why the supporting colors balance it.

Warm Autumn Interior Dominant · 5 colors

Dominant #FECDC0 Secondary #B76423 Accent #777743 Surface #F4ECDD Anchor #3B2A20

This palette keeps Rose Quartz 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 #FECDC0 Surface #F0E9DC Highlight #F7F1E7 Secondary #BBAE9F Ink #2B2723

Rose Quartz 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 #FECDC0 Surface #E3CEA8 Secondary #B17957 Accent #97976D Anchor #3E2C20

Rose Quartz 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 #FECDC0 Accent #ADC3B3 Surface #E6D7BE Secondary #9BA09E Anchor #29314B

Rose Quartz 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 #FECDC0 Secondary #FFF6F1 Support #9B9186 Ink #17140F

Rose Quartz 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 Rose Quartz carrying the quiet middle.

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Color Lab

How #FECDC0 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 67/100

Warm

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

Softness 79/100

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 75/100

High

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

Vintage feel 41/100

Moderate

A faint retro warmth without tipping into sepia.

Luxury 16/100

Very low

Playful and accessible rather than exclusive.

Brand distinctiveness 23/100

Low

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

UI accent fit 8/100

Very low

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

Surface fit 71/100

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 #FECDC0 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 13.0:1. Use

Subtle surface Use #FDF6F4 for cards and hover fills. Tint 80

Avoid beside #FEE1BE — 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 #FECDC0 at work across the surfaces designers actually ship.

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:root {
  --color-base: #FECDC0;
  --color-base-rgb: 254 205 192;
  --color-base-oklch: oklch(88.8% 0.059 35.3);
  --color-50: #FEF3F0;
  --color-100: #FDE0D8;
  --color-200: #FCC1B1;
  --color-300: #F69479;
  --color-400: #E96C49;
  --color-500: #D04A25;
  --color-600: #9D3F25;
  --color-700: #6F3120;
  --color-800: #482319;
  --color-900: #2C1711;
  --color-on-base: #141310;
}

// tailwind.config.js
colors: {
  rose-quartz: {
    50: '#FEF3F0',
    100: '#FDE0D8',
    200: '#FCC1B1',
    300: '#F69479',
    400: '#E96C49',
    500: '#D04A25',
    600: '#9D3F25',
    700: '#6F3120',
    800: '#482319',
    900: '#2C1711',
  },
}

$base: #FECDC0;
$base-ink: #141310;
$base-50: #FEF3F0;
$base-100: #FDE0D8;
$base-200: #FCC1B1;
$base-300: #F69479;
$base-400: #E96C49;
$base-500: #D04A25;
$base-600: #9D3F25;
$base-700: #6F3120;
$base-800: #482319;
$base-900: #2C1711;
$base-hover: #FD8766;
$base-subtle: #FCF1EE;

{
    "color": {
        "base": {
            "value": "#FECDC0",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "onBase": {
            "value": "#141310",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "scale": {
            "50": {
                "value": "#FEF3F0",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "100": {
                "value": "#FDE0D8",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "200": {
                "value": "#FCC1B1",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "300": {
                "value": "#F69479",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "400": {
                "value": "#E96C49",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "500": {
                "value": "#D04A25",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "600": {
                "value": "#9D3F25",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "700": {
                "value": "#6F3120",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "800": {
                "value": "#482319",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "900": {
                "value": "#2C1711",
                "type": "color"
            }
        }
    }
}

Palettes built on #FECDC0

Color Lab

Pairs with #FECDC0

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