#FCF0D9 Color Information

Hex color code: #FCF0D9

A light orange shade, #FCF0D9 appears as (252, 240, 217) in RGB and (39°, 85%, 92%) in HSL. It is commonly used in modern UI design.

Try:
Color NamePapaya Whip
HEX
#FCF0D9
RGB
252, 240, 217
HSL
39°, 85%, 92%
CMYK
0%, 5%, 14%, 1%

Shades

CSS Usage
color: #FCF0D9;
background-color: #FCF0D9;
border-color: #FCF0D9;
box-shadow: 0 0 10px #FCF0D9;
border: 2px solid #FCF0D9;
Tailwind Usage
bg-[#FCF0D9]
text-[#FCF0D9]
border-[#FCF0D9]
shadow-[0_0_10px_FCF0D9]

Generate Gradient

Gradient CSS
background: linear-gradient(90deg, #FCF0D9, #FF5733);

Preview in UI

Button

.btn-primary { background-color: #FCF0D9; color: #000000; }

Badge

New Feature
.badge { background-color: #FCF0D9; 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 #FCF0D9; background-color: #FCF0D915; }

Alert / Toast

This is an alert using your color as accent.
.alert { background-color: #FCF0D920; border-left: 4px solid #FCF0D9; }

Link / Accent

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

a { color: #FCF0D9; }

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Color Theory

Relationships based on the position of #FCF0D9 in the color wheel.

Current Complementary Triadic Analogous

RGB, HSL and CMYK Values

RGB

252, 240, 217

Red: 252 / Green: 240 / Blue: 217

HSL

39°, 85%, 92%

Hue: 39° / Saturation: 85% / Lightness: 92%

CMYK

0%, 5%, 14%, 1%

Cyan: 0% / Magenta: 5% / Yellow: 14% / Key: 1%

What color is #FCF0D9?

#FCF0D9 is a very light tint associated with purity and simplicity.

Color Shades

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Color Palette

HEX to RGB

Convert #FCF0D9 to RGB:

rgb(252, 240, 217)HEX to RGB Converter →

HEX to HSL

Convert #FCF0D9 to HSL:

hsl(39, 85%, 92%)RGB to HSL Converter →

HEX to CMYK

Convert #FCF0D9 to CMYK:

cmyk(0%, 5%, 14%, 1%)Color Converter →

Color Meaning and Usage

A soft orange tone, #FCF0D9 has RGB (252, 240, 217) and HSL (39°, 85%, 92%). Known for evoking purity and simplicity, this very light tint is a solid option for clean and minimal interfaces. Lighter variations like #FFFFFF create softer gradients.

The complementary color of #FCF0D9 is #D9E5FC, creating high-contrast pairings. For softer combinations, try analogous colors like #FCDED9.

Use #FCF0D9 in CSS: color: #FCF0D9 or background-color: #FCF0D9. Create palettes with Color Palette Generator or check contrast with Contrast Checker.

Contrast with #FCF0D9

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

Contrast Ratio: 18.61:1
WCAG AA: Pass
WCAG AAA: Pass

Need more control? Contrast Checker →

Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #FCF0D9?

#FCF0D9 is a soft orange color - a very light tint that evokes purity and simplicity.

What is the RGB value of #FCF0D9?

#FCF0D9 in RGB is (252, 240, 217) - 252 red, 240 green, and 217 blue.

How to use #FCF0D9 in CSS?

Use #FCF0D9 directly in your CSS properties like color or background-color.

What colors go well with #FCF0D9?

#D9E5FC (complementary), #FCDED9 (analogous), and #F6D392 (lighter shade) work well with #FCF0D9.