Persian Melon color: hex code #FFDCBF
Persian Melon has the hex code #FFDCBF. It is a very light, vivid orange.
In the RGB color model it is made of 100% red, 86.3% green and 74.9% blue (255, 220, 191).
Its hue angle is 27°, with 100% saturation and 87% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 0% cyan, 14% magenta, 25% yellow and 0% black.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 16.24:1).
Persian Melon (#FFDCBF) color codes
| HEX | #FFDCBF | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(255, 220, 191) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(100%, 86.3%, 74.9%) | |
| HSL | hsl(27, 100%, 87%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(27, 25%, 100%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(0%, 14%, 25%, 0%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(89.96, 7.85, 18.74) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(89.96, 20.32, 67.26) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(76.238, 76.211, 59.974) | |
| Decimal | 16768191 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with Persian Melon, based on their position on the color wheel.
Complementary
The color opposite on the color wheel (180°). Strongest contrast.
Analogous
Neighbors 30° either side. Calm, natural combinations.
Split complementary
The two colors next to the complement (150° and 210°).
Triadic
Three colors evenly spaced, 120° apart.
Tetradic (square)
Four colors 90° apart.
Shades, tints and tones
Shades (darker, mixed with black)
Tints (lighter, mixed with white)
Tones (mixed with gray)
Contrast and accessibility
| Text on #FFDCBF | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 16.24:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 1.29:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #FFDCBF as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 1.29:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 16.24:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
WCAG 2 asks for 4.5:1 for normal text (AA), 7:1 for AAA, and 3:1 for large text. Check other pairs.
Color blindness simulation
How #FFDCBF looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#e7debdProtanopia
no red cones#efe5bfDeuteranopia
no green cones#ffd5d4Tritanopia
no blue cones#e2e2e2Achromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #ffdcbf; }
.text { color: #ffdcbf; }
.border { border: 2px solid #ffdcbf; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(255 220 191 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #ffdcbf, #fffcbf); }Similar colors
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See #FFDCBF on its hex code page
Questions
- What color is #FFDCBF?
- #FFDCBF is a very light, vivid orange known as Persian Melon. It belongs to the beige family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of Persian Melon?
- The RGB value is 255, 220, 191: 255 red, 220 green and 191 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of Persian Melon?
- The complementary color is #BFE2FF, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #FFDCBF?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 16.24:1 and white text 1.29:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.