What color is #FECFC0?

#FECFC0 is a pale, soft red-orange. In RGB it is rgb(254, 207, 192), and in HSL hsl(15, 97%, 87%).

Is #FECFC0 accessible as text?

On white, #FECFC0 has a contrast ratio of 1.41:1 (fails WCAG AA for body text); on black it is 14.90:1 (passes). For text placed on #FECFC0, use black for the best readability.

What is the closest Tailwind color to #FECFC0?

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

What colors go well with #FECFC0?

#FECFC0 pairs cleanly with neutrals — cream, taupe, charcoal and cool grays — and with its complementary #BEEEFE. In UI, a softer accent is often easier to use than the exact complement. Explore the harmonies, shades, tints and ready-made palettes for #FECFC0 below.

Is #FECFC0 good for buttons?

#FECFC0 works well for buttons and highlights, but use black text on #FECFC0 — white text only reaches 1.41:1, below the 4.5:1 needed for normal-size labels.

Is #FECFC0 the same as CSS peachpuff?

No — #FECFC0 is not the CSS named color peachpuff, but peachpuff (#FFDAB9) is the closest CSS named color.

#FECFC0 Color — HEX, RGB, HSL, Palette & Shades

Palettes built on #FECFC0

Not just a swatch — here's how #FECFC0 works with other colors. Named schemes with #FECFC0 in its natural role, and a note on why the supporting colors balance it.

Warm Autumn Interior Dominant · 5 colors

Dominant #FECFC0 Secondary #B66422 Accent #767843 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 #FECFC0 Surface #F0E9DC Highlight #F7F1E7 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 #FECFC0 Surface #E3CEA8 Secondary #B17957 Accent #97976D 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 #FECFC0 Accent #ADC3B3 Surface #E6D7BE 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 #FECFC0 Secondary #FFF6F0 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 #FECFC0 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 80/100

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 76/100

High

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

Vintage feel 40/100

Moderate

A faint retro warmth without tipping into sepia.

Luxury 16/100

Very low

Playful and accessible rather than exclusive.

Brand distinctiveness 22/100

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 72/100

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 #FECFC0 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 13.2:1. Use

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

Avoid beside #FEE3BE — 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 #FECFC0 at work across the surfaces designers actually ship.

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:root {
  --color-base: #FECFC0;
  --color-base-rgb: 254 207 192;
  --color-base-oklch: oklch(89.1% 0.057 38.4);
  --color-50: #FEF4F0;
  --color-100: #FDE1D8;
  --color-200: #FCC3B1;
  --color-300: #F69879;
  --color-400: #E97149;
  --color-500: #D05025;
  --color-600: #9D4325;
  --color-700: #6F3420;
  --color-800: #482519;
  --color-900: #2C1811;
  --color-on-base: #141310;
}

// tailwind.config.js
colors: {
  apricot: {
    50: '#FEF4F0',
    100: '#FDE1D8',
    200: '#FCC3B1',
    300: '#F69879',
    400: '#E97149',
    500: '#D05025',
    600: '#9D4325',
    700: '#6F3420',
    800: '#482519',
    900: '#2C1811',
  },
}

$base: #FECFC0;
$base-ink: #141310;
$base-50: #FEF4F0;
$base-100: #FDE1D8;
$base-200: #FCC3B1;
$base-300: #F69879;
$base-400: #E97149;
$base-500: #D05025;
$base-600: #9D4325;
$base-700: #6F3420;
$base-800: #482519;
$base-900: #2C1811;
$base-hover: #FD8C66;
$base-subtle: #FCF1EE;

{
    "color": {
        "base": {
            "value": "#FECFC0",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "onBase": {
            "value": "#141310",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "scale": {
            "50": {
                "value": "#FEF4F0",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "100": {
                "value": "#FDE1D8",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "200": {
                "value": "#FCC3B1",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "300": {
                "value": "#F69879",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "400": {
                "value": "#E97149",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "500": {
                "value": "#D05025",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "600": {
                "value": "#9D4325",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "700": {
                "value": "#6F3420",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "800": {
                "value": "#482519",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "900": {
                "value": "#2C1811",
                "type": "color"
            }
        }
    }
}

Palettes built on #FECFC0

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