#FCE9DE color
The hex color #FCE9DE is a very light, vivid orange.
In the RGB color model it is made of 98.8% red, 91.4% green and 87.1% blue (252, 233, 222).
Its hue angle is 22°, with 83% saturation and 93% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 0% cyan, 8% magenta, 12% yellow and 1% black.
The closest named color is Grandma’s Cameo (#F7E7DD), a difference of 1.3 ΔE, which is barely visible.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 17.85:1).
#FCE9DE color codes
| HEX | #FCE9DE | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(252, 233, 222) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(98.8%, 91.4%, 87.1%) | |
| HSL | hsl(22, 83%, 93%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(22, 12%, 99%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(0%, 8%, 12%, 1%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(93.56, 4.66, 7.67) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(93.56, 8.97, 58.73) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(82.468, 84.249, 81.01) | |
| Decimal | 16574942 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #FCE9DE, 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 #FCE9DE | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 17.85:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 1.18:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #FCE9DE as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 1.18:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 17.85:1 | 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 #FCE9DE looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#eeeaddProtanopia
no red cones#f3eedeDeuteranopia
no green cones#ffe6e6Tritanopia
no blue cones#ecececAchromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #fce9de; }
.text { color: #fce9de; }
.border { border: 2px solid #fce9de; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(252 233 222 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #fce9de, #fcf8de); }
Similar colors
#f7e7ddGrandma’s Cameo#fce6dbSlightly in Love#f8e6d9Hint of Orange#faeae2Dogwood#fcede4Vanilla Blush#f3e4dcCracked Shell#f3e0d8Peachy Milk#fee9d8Blossom
Closest common color name: Linen.
Questions
- What color is #FCE9DE?
- #FCE9DE is a very light, vivid orange, closest to the named color Grandma’s Cameo. It belongs to the orange family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #FCE9DE?
- The RGB value is 252, 233, 222: 252 red, 233 green and 222 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #FCE9DE?
- The complementary color is #DEF1FC, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #FCE9DE?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 17.85:1 and white text 1.18:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.