Moccasin is a light, vivid shade in the orange color family, with a warm feel. Its HEX code is #FFE4B5, which equals rgb(255, 228, 181) in RGB and hsl(38, 100%, 85%) in HSL. In print terms it converts to roughly C0 M11 Y29 K0, although exact CMYK results depend on the paper and color profile.
- HEX
#FFE4B5 - RGB
255, 228, 181 - HSL
38°, 100%, 85% - CMYK
0, 11, 29, 0 - Family
Orange - Tone
Light, vivid
About Moccasin
Orange shades feel warm, friendly and optimistic. They sit between the intensity of red and the cheer of yellow, and work well for buttons, highlights and playful brands. Designers often reach for it as an accent, a button color or a background tint. Text in black is the most readable choice on this color, with a contrast ratio of 17.02:1. Its complementary color is #B3CFFF.
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Moccasin color codes
| HEX | #FFE4B5 |
|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(255, 228, 181) |
| HSL | hsl(38, 100%, 85%) |
| HSV | 38°, 29%, 100% |
| CMYK | 0%, 11%, 29%, 0% |
| Decimal | 16770229 |
Shades and tints of Moccasin
Lighter tints are mixed with white and darker shades are mixed with black.
- 50
#FFFBF3 - 100
#FFF6E6 - 200
#FFF2DA - 300
#FFEDCE - 400
#FFE9C1 - 500
#FFE4B5 - 600
#D5BE97 - 700
#AA9879 - 800
#80725B - 900
#554C3C - 950
#2B261E
Color harmonies for Moccasin
- Complementary
#B3CFFF≈ Very Pale Bright Cerulean - Analogous −30°
#FFBDB3≈ Very Pale Bright Vermilion - Analogous +30°
#F5FFB3≈ Very Pale Bright Yellow - Triadic +120°
#B3FFE3≈ Very Pale Bright Aquamarine - Triadic +240°
#E3B3FF≈ Mauve - Split 150°
#B3F5FF≈ Very Pale Bright Cyan - Split 210°
#BDB3FF≈ Very Pale Bright Indigo
Contrast and accessibility of Moccasin
| Text color | Sample | Contrast ratio | WCAG |
|---|---|---|---|
| White text on Moccasin | Aa | 1.23:1 | Fails |
| Black text on Moccasin | Aa | 17.02:1 | AAA (excellent) |
CSS code for Moccasin
background-color: #FFE4B5;color: #FFE4B5;background-color: rgb(255, 228, 181);background-color: hsl(38, 100%, 85%);:root { --color-moccasin: #FFE4B5; }class="bg-[#FFE4B5]"Colors similar to Moccasin
- Peach
#FFE5B4 - Navajo White
#FFDEAD - Peach Puff
#FFDAB9 - Very Pale Bright Marigold
#F6E7AC - Wheat
#F5DEB3 - Bisque
#FFE4C4 - Very Pale Bright Amber
#F6E0AC - Very Pale Amber
#FFE3A3 - Very Pale Bright Gold
#F6EEAC - Very Pale Marigold
#FFEDA3 - Very Pale Soft Marigold
#EDE2B6 - Very Pale Bright Tangerine
#F6D8AC
More orange shades
- Bisque
#FFE4C4 - Blanched Almond
#FFEBCD - Dark Salmon
#E9967A - Goldenrod
#DAA520 - Light Salmon
#FFA07A - Linen
#FAF0E6 - Navajo White
#FFDEAD - Old Lace
#FDF5E6 - Orange Red
#FF4500 - Papaya Whip
#FFEFD5 - Sandy Brown
#F4A460
Frequently asked questions
What is the HEX code for Moccasin?
The HEX code for Moccasin is #FFE4B5.
What is the RGB value of Moccasin?
Moccasin has an RGB value of 255, 228, 181 (rgb(255, 228, 181)). In HSL it is 38°, 100%, 85%.
What text color should I use on Moccasin?
Use black text on Moccasin. White text has a contrast ratio of 1.23:1 and black text has 17.02:1; WCAG AA requires at least 4.5:1 for normal text.
What color goes well with Moccasin?
The complementary color of Moccasin is #B3CFFF. Analogous colors #FFBDB3 and #F5FFB3 also pair well.