Vanilla Blush color: hex code #FCEDE4
Vanilla Blush has the hex code #FCEDE4. It is a very light, moderate orange.
In the RGB color model it is made of 98.8% red, 92.9% green and 89.4% blue (252, 237, 228).
Its hue angle is 22°, with 80% saturation and 94% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 0% cyan, 6% magenta, 10% yellow and 1% black.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 18.37:1).
Vanilla Blush (#FCEDE4) color codes
| HEX | #FCEDE4 | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(252, 237, 228) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(98.8%, 92.9%, 89.4%) | |
| HSL | hsl(22, 80%, 94%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(22, 10%, 99%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(0%, 6%, 10%, 1%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(94.68, 3.57, 6.17) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(94.68, 7.13, 59.94) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(84.431, 86.866, 85.703) | |
| Decimal | 16575972 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with Vanilla Blush, 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 #FCEDE4 | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 18.37:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 1.14:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #FCEDE4 as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 1.14:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 18.37:1 | 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 #FCEDE4 looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#f1eee3Protanopia
no red cones#f5f1e4Deuteranopia
no green cones#ffeaeaTritanopia
no blue cones#f0f0f0Achromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #fcede4; }
.text { color: #fcede4; }
.border { border: 2px solid #fcede4; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(252 237 228 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #fcede4, #fcf9e4); }Similar colors
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See #FCEDE4 on its hex code page
Questions
- What color is #FCEDE4?
- #FCEDE4 is a very light, moderate orange known as Vanilla Blush. It belongs to the beige family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of Vanilla Blush?
- The RGB value is 252, 237, 228: 252 red, 237 green and 228 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of Vanilla Blush?
- The complementary color is #E4F3FC, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #FCEDE4?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 18.37:1 and white text 1.14:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.