Palest Bright Tangerine is a very light, saturated shade in the orange color family, with a warm feel. Its HEX code is #FAEAD1, which equals rgb(250, 234, 209) in RGB and hsl(37, 80%, 90%) in HSL. In print terms it converts to roughly C0 M6 Y16 K2, although exact CMYK results depend on the paper and color profile.
- HEX
#FAEAD1 - RGB
250, 234, 209 - HSL
37°, 80%, 90% - CMYK
0, 6, 16, 2 - Family
Orange - Tone
Very light, saturated
About Palest Bright Tangerine
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 17.75:1. Its complementary color is #D1E1FA.
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Palest Bright Tangerine color codes
| HEX | #FAEAD1 |
|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(250, 234, 209) |
| HSL | hsl(37, 80%, 90%) |
| HSV | 37°, 16%, 98% |
| CMYK | 0%, 6%, 16%, 2% |
| Decimal | 16444113 |
Shades and tints of Palest Bright Tangerine
Lighter tints are mixed with white and darker shades are mixed with black.
- 50
#FEFCF7 - 100
#FDF8F0 - 200
#FDF5E8 - 300
#FCF1E0 - 400
#FBEED9 - 500
#FAEAD1 - 600
#D0C3AE - 700
#A79C8B - 800
#7D7569 - 900
#534E46 - 950
#2A2723
Color harmonies for Palest Bright Tangerine
- Complementary
#D1E1FA≈ Palest Bright Cerulean - Analogous −30°
#FAD6D1≈ Palest Bright Scarlet - Analogous +30°
#F5FAD1≈ Palest Bright Citron - Triadic +120°
#D1FAEA≈ Palest Bright Mint - Triadic +240°
#EAD1FA≈ Palest Bright Grape - Split 150°
#D1F5FA≈ Palest Bright Lagoon - Split 210°
#D6D1FA≈ Palest Bright Ultramarine
Contrast and accessibility of Palest Bright Tangerine
| Text color | Sample | Contrast ratio | WCAG |
|---|---|---|---|
| White text on Palest Bright Tangerine | Aa | 1.18:1 | Fails |
| Black text on Palest Bright Tangerine | Aa | 17.75:1 | AAA (excellent) |
CSS code for Palest Bright Tangerine
background-color: #FAEAD1;color: #FAEAD1;background-color: rgb(250, 234, 209);background-color: hsl(37, 80%, 90%);:root { --color-palest-bright-tangerine: #FAEAD1; }class="bg-[#FAEAD1]"Colors similar to Palest Bright Tangerine
- Palest Bright Orange
#FAE6D1 - Palest Bright Amber
#FAEED1 - Antique White
#FAEBD7 - Champagne
#F7E7CE - Blanched Almond
#FFEBCD - Palest Tangerine
#FFEBCC - Palest Soft Tangerine
#F5E9D6 - Palest Soft Amber
#F5ECD6 - Palest Orange
#FFE6CC - Palest Soft Orange
#F5E6D6 - Papaya Whip
#FFEFD5 - Palest Soft Marigold
#F5EFD6
More orange shades
- Palest Tangerine
#FFEBCC - Bright Tangerine
#E69419 - Medium Light Bright Tangerine
#EAA53E - Light Bright Tangerine
#EEB663 - Pale Bright Tangerine
#F2C788 - Very Pale Bright Tangerine
#F6D8AC - Soft Tangerine
#CC8F33 - Medium Light Soft Tangerine
#D4A154 - Light Soft Tangerine
#DCB374 - Pale Soft Tangerine
#E4C595 - Very Pale Soft Tangerine
#EDD7B6
Frequently asked questions
What is the HEX code for Palest Bright Tangerine?
The HEX code for Palest Bright Tangerine is #FAEAD1.
What is the RGB value of Palest Bright Tangerine?
Palest Bright Tangerine has an RGB value of 250, 234, 209 (rgb(250, 234, 209)). In HSL it is 37°, 80%, 90%.
What text color should I use on Palest Bright Tangerine?
Use black text on Palest Bright Tangerine. White text has a contrast ratio of 1.18:1 and black text has 17.75:1; WCAG AA requires at least 4.5:1 for normal text.
What color goes well with Palest Bright Tangerine?
The complementary color of Palest Bright Tangerine is #D1E1FA. Analogous colors #FAD6D1 and #F5FAD1 also pair well.