What color is #FFCC9F?

#FFCC9F is a light, soft orange. In RGB it is rgb(255, 204, 159), and in HSL hsl(28, 100%, 81%).

Is #FFCC9F accessible as text?

On white, #FFCC9F has a contrast ratio of 1.46:1 (fails WCAG AA for body text); on black it is 14.39:1 (passes). For text placed on #FFCC9F, use black for the best readability.

What is the closest Tailwind color to #FFCC9F?

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

What colors go well with #FFCC9F?

#FFCC9F pairs cleanly with neutrals — cream, taupe, charcoal and cool grays — and with its complementary #9ED2FF. In UI, a softer accent is often easier to use than the exact complement. Explore the harmonies, shades, tints and ready-made palettes for #FFCC9F below.

Is #FFCC9F good for buttons?

#FFCC9F works well for buttons and highlights, but use black text on #FFCC9F — white text only reaches 1.46:1, below the 4.5:1 needed for normal-size labels.

Is #FFCC9F the same as CSS peachpuff?

No — #FFCC9F is not the CSS named color peachpuff, but peachpuff (#FFDAB9) is the closest CSS named color.

#FFCC9F Color — HEX, RGB, HSL, Palette & Shades

Palettes built on #FFCC9F

Not just a swatch — here's how #FFCC9F works with other colors. Named schemes with #FFCC9F in its natural role, and a note on why the supporting colors balance it.

Warm Autumn Interior Dominant · 5 colors

Dominant #FFCC9F Secondary #B5651B Accent #737945 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 #FFCC9F Surface #EFE9DC Highlight #F6F1E7 Secondary #BAAF9F 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 #FFCC9F Surface #E1CEA8 Secondary #B07A54 Accent #94986F 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 #FFCC9F Accent #ABC4B5 Surface #E5D8BE Secondary #9AA09F Anchor #2A314B

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 #FFCC9F Secondary #FFF6E7 Support #9A9186 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 #FFCC9F 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 74/100

Warm

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

Softness 74/100

High

Soft and easy on the eye — gentle backdrops, calm surfaces.

Depth 12/100

Very low

Airy and open — recedes, leaves the composition light.

Naturalness 89/100

Very high

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

Vintage feel 49/100

Moderate

A faint retro warmth without tipping into sepia.

Luxury 18/100

Very low

Playful and accessible rather than exclusive.

Brand distinctiveness 32/100

Low

Recognisable but shares space with nearby hues.

UI accent fit 11/100

Very low

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

Surface fit 63/100

High

Calm enough for large fills — backgrounds, cards, sections.

Print safety 90/100

Very high

Reproduces faithfully in CMYK — safe for packaging and print.

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People also use #FFCC9F 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 12.7:1. Use

Subtle surface Use #FCF5EE for cards and hover fills. Tint 80

Avoid beside #FFEC9E — 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 #FFCC9F at work across the surfaces designers actually ship.

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:root {
  --color-base: #FFCC9F;
  --color-base-rgb: 255 204 159;
  --color-base-oklch: oklch(87.9% 0.082 62.9);
  --color-50: #FEF7F0;
  --color-100: #FDE9D8;
  --color-200: #FCD4B1;
  --color-300: #F8B377;
  --color-400: #EC9346;
  --color-500: #D27522;
  --color-600: #9F5D23;
  --color-700: #70451F;
  --color-800: #482F18;
  --color-900: #2C1E11;
  --color-on-base: #141310;
}

// tailwind.config.js
colors: {
  apricot: {
    50: '#FEF7F0',
    100: '#FDE9D8',
    200: '#FCD4B1',
    300: '#F8B377',
    400: '#EC9346',
    500: '#D27522',
    600: '#9F5D23',
    700: '#70451F',
    800: '#482F18',
    900: '#2C1E11',
  },
}

$base: #FFCC9F;
$base-ink: #141310;
$base-50: #FEF7F0;
$base-100: #FDE9D8;
$base-200: #FCD4B1;
$base-300: #F8B377;
$base-400: #EC9346;
$base-500: #D27522;
$base-600: #9F5D23;
$base-700: #70451F;
$base-800: #482F18;
$base-900: #2C1E11;
$base-hover: #FF9F4B;
$base-subtle: #FCF0E5;

{
    "color": {
        "base": {
            "value": "#FFCC9F",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "onBase": {
            "value": "#141310",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "scale": {
            "50": {
                "value": "#FEF7F0",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "100": {
                "value": "#FDE9D8",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "200": {
                "value": "#FCD4B1",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "300": {
                "value": "#F8B377",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "400": {
                "value": "#EC9346",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "500": {
                "value": "#D27522",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "600": {
                "value": "#9F5D23",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "700": {
                "value": "#70451F",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "800": {
                "value": "#482F18",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "900": {
                "value": "#2C1E11",
                "type": "color"
            }
        }
    }
}

Palettes built on #FFCC9F

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