Palest Amber is a very light, vivid shade in the orange color family, with a warm feel. Its HEX code is #FFF0CC, which equals rgb(255, 240, 204) in RGB and hsl(42, 100%, 90%) in HSL. In print terms it converts to roughly C0 M6 Y20 K0, although exact CMYK results depend on the paper and color profile.
- HEX
#FFF0CC - RGB
255, 240, 204 - HSL
42°, 100%, 90% - CMYK
0, 6, 20, 0 - Family
Orange - Tone
Very light, vivid
About Palest Amber
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. Try it as a primary brand color, a section background, or a highlight against neutral layouts. Text in black is the most readable choice on this color, with a contrast ratio of 18.59:1. Its complementary color is #CCDBFF.
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Palest Amber color codes
| HEX | #FFF0CC |
|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(255, 240, 204) |
| HSL | hsl(42, 100%, 90%) |
| HSV | 42°, 20%, 100% |
| CMYK | 0%, 6%, 20%, 0% |
| Decimal | 16773324 |
Shades and tints of Palest Amber
Lighter tints are mixed with white and darker shades are mixed with black.
- 50
#FFFDF7 - 100
#FFFAEE - 200
#FFF8E6 - 300
#FFF5DD - 400
#FFF3D5 - 500
#FFF0CC - 600
#D5C8AA - 700
#AAA088 - 800
#807866 - 900
#555044 - 950
#2B2822
Color harmonies for Palest Amber
- Complementary
#CCDBFF≈ Palest Cornflower - Analogous −30°
#FFD6CC≈ Palest Scarlet - Analogous +30°
#F5FFCC≈ Palest Chartreuse - Triadic +120°
#CCFFF0≈ Palest Seafoam - Triadic +240°
#F0CCFF≈ Palest Amethyst - Split 150°
#CCF5FF≈ Palest Lagoon - Split 210°
#D6CCFF≈ Palest Ultramarine
Contrast and accessibility of Palest Amber
| Text color | Sample | Contrast ratio | WCAG |
|---|---|---|---|
| White text on Palest Amber | Aa | 1.13:1 | Fails |
| Black text on Palest Amber | Aa | 18.59:1 | AAA (excellent) |
CSS code for Palest Amber
background-color: #FFF0CC;color: #FFF0CC;background-color: rgb(255, 240, 204);background-color: hsl(42, 100%, 90%);:root { --color-palest-amber: #FFF0CC; }class="bg-[#FFF0CC]"Colors similar to Palest Amber
- Palest Tangerine
#FFEBCC - Palest Marigold
#FFF5CC - Blanched Almond
#FFEBCD - Palest Bright Amber
#FAEED1 - Palest Bright Marigold
#FAF2D1 - Papaya Whip
#FFEFD5 - Palest Bright Tangerine
#FAEAD1 - Palest Bright Gold
#FAF6D1 - Palest Orange
#FFE6CC - Palest Gold
#FFFACC - Lemon Chiffon
#FFFACD - Antique White
#FAEBD7
More orange shades
- Dusty Tangerine
#998566 - Pure Amber
#FFB200 - Medium Light Amber
#FFBF29 - Light Amber
#FFCB52 - Pale Amber
#FFD77A - Very Pale Amber
#FFE3A3 - Bright Amber
#E6A819 - Medium Light Bright Amber
#EAB63E - Light Bright Amber
#EEC463 - Pale Bright Amber
#F2D288 - Very Pale Bright Amber
#F6E0AC
Frequently asked questions
What is the HEX code for Palest Amber?
The HEX code for Palest Amber is #FFF0CC.
What is the RGB value of Palest Amber?
Palest Amber has an RGB value of 255, 240, 204 (rgb(255, 240, 204)). In HSL it is 42°, 100%, 90%.
What text color should I use on Palest Amber?
Use black text on Palest Amber. White text has a contrast ratio of 1.13:1 and black text has 18.59:1; WCAG AA requires at least 4.5:1 for normal text.
What color goes well with Palest Amber?
The complementary color of Palest Amber is #CCDBFF. Analogous colors #FFD6CC and #F5FFCC also pair well.