#F5CAAD Color Information

Hex color code: #F5CAAD

The hex color #F5CAAD is a soft orange with RGB values of (245, 202, 173) and HSL of (24°, 78%, 82%). It is often used for branding and logos.

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Color NameWheat
HEX
#F5CAAD
RGB
245, 202, 173
HSL
24°, 78%, 82%
CMYK
0%, 18%, 29%, 4%

Shades

CSS Usage
color: #F5CAAD;
background-color: #F5CAAD;
border-color: #F5CAAD;
box-shadow: 0 0 10px #F5CAAD;
border: 2px solid #F5CAAD;
Tailwind Usage
bg-[#F5CAAD]
text-[#F5CAAD]
border-[#F5CAAD]
shadow-[0_0_10px_F5CAAD]

Generate Gradient

Gradient CSS
background: linear-gradient(90deg, #F5CAAD, #FF5733);

Preview in UI

Button

.btn-primary { background-color: #F5CAAD; color: #000000; }

Badge

New Feature
.badge { background-color: #F5CAAD; color: #000000; }

Text Highlight

The quick brown fox jumps over the lazy dog. highlighted text example shows how the color looks as a text highlight.

Card

Card Title

This card uses your color as a border accent.

.card-accent { border: 2px solid #F5CAAD; background-color: #F5CAAD15; }

Alert / Toast

This is an alert using your color as accent.
.alert { background-color: #F5CAAD20; border-left: 4px solid #F5CAAD; }

Link / Accent

This is a paragraph with a link using your color. The color can be applied to interactive elements.

a { color: #F5CAAD; }

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Color Theory

Relationships based on the position of #F5CAAD in the color wheel.

Current Complementary Triadic Analogous

RGB, HSL and CMYK Values

RGB

245, 202, 173

Red: 245 / Green: 202 / Blue: 173

HSL

24°, 78%, 82%

Hue: 24° / Saturation: 78% / Lightness: 82%

CMYK

0%, 18%, 29%, 4%

Cyan: 0% / Magenta: 18% / Yellow: 29% / Key: 4%

What color is #F5CAAD?

#F5CAAD is a very light tint associated with purity and simplicity.

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Color Palette

HEX to RGB

Convert #F5CAAD to RGB:

rgb(245, 202, 173)HEX to RGB Converter →

HEX to HSL

Convert #F5CAAD to HSL:

hsl(24, 78%, 82%)RGB to HSL Converter →

HEX to CMYK

Convert #F5CAAD to CMYK:

cmyk(0%, 18%, 29%, 4%)Color Converter →

Color Meaning and Usage

A soft orange tone, #F5CAAD has RGB (245, 202, 173) and HSL (24°, 78%, 82%). Known for evoking purity and simplicity, this very light tint is popular for illustrations and friendly visual themes. Lighter variations like #FFFFFF create softer gradients.

The complementary color of #F5CAAD is #ADD8F5, creating high-contrast pairings. For softer combinations, try analogous colors like #F5ADB4.

Use #F5CAAD in CSS: color: #F5CAAD or background-color: #F5CAAD. Create palettes with Color Palette Generator or check contrast with Contrast Checker.

Contrast with #F5CAAD

Sample text on this color - The quick brown fox jumps over the lazy dog.

Contrast Ratio: 13.93:1
WCAG AA: Pass
WCAG AAA: Pass

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #F5CAAD?

#F5CAAD is a soft orange color - a very light tint that evokes purity and simplicity.

What is the RGB value of #F5CAAD?

#F5CAAD in RGB is (245, 202, 173) - 245 red, 202 green, and 173 blue.

How to use #F5CAAD in CSS?

Use #F5CAAD directly in your CSS properties like color or background-color.

What colors go well with #F5CAAD?

#ADD8F5 (complementary), #F5ADB4 (analogous), and #EC9E69 (lighter shade) work well with #F5CAAD.