Palest Orange is a very light, vivid shade in the orange color family, with a warm feel. Its HEX code is #FFE6CC, which equals rgb(255, 230, 204) in RGB and hsl(31, 100%, 90%) in HSL. In print terms it converts to roughly C0 M10 Y20 K0, although exact CMYK results depend on the paper and color profile.
- HEX
#FFE6CC - RGB
255, 230, 204 - HSL
31°, 100%, 90% - CMYK
0, 10, 20, 0 - Family
Orange - Tone
Very light, vivid
About Palest Orange
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 17.44:1. Its complementary color is #CCE5FF.
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Palest Orange color codes
| HEX | #FFE6CC |
|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(255, 230, 204) |
| HSL | hsl(31, 100%, 90%) |
| HSV | 31°, 20%, 100% |
| CMYK | 0%, 10%, 20%, 0% |
| Decimal | 16770764 |
Shades and tints of Palest Orange
Lighter tints are mixed with white and darker shades are mixed with black.
- 50
#FFFBF7 - 100
#FFF7EE - 200
#FFF3E6 - 300
#FFEEDD - 400
#FFEAD5 - 500
#FFE6CC - 600
#D5C0AA - 700
#AA9988 - 800
#807366 - 900
#554D44 - 950
#2B2622
Color harmonies for Palest Orange
- Complementary
#CCE5FF≈ Palest Cornflower - Analogous −30°
#FFCDCC≈ Palest Red - Analogous +30°
#FEFFCC≈ Palest Yellow - Triadic +120°
#CCFFE6≈ Palest Seafoam - Triadic +240°
#E6CCFF≈ Palest Violet - Split 150°
#CCFEFF≈ Palest Cyan - Split 210°
#CDCCFF≈ Periwinkle
Contrast and accessibility of Palest Orange
| Text color | Sample | Contrast ratio | WCAG |
|---|---|---|---|
| White text on Palest Orange | Aa | 1.20:1 | Fails |
| Black text on Palest Orange | Aa | 17.44:1 | AAA (excellent) |
CSS code for Palest Orange
background-color: #FFE6CC;color: #FFE6CC;background-color: rgb(255, 230, 204);background-color: hsl(31, 100%, 90%);:root { --color-palest-orange: #FFE6CC; }class="bg-[#FFE6CC]"Colors similar to Palest Orange
- Palest Tangerine
#FFEBCC - Blanched Almond
#FFEBCD - Palest Bright Orange
#FAE6D1 - Bisque
#FFE4C4 - Palest Persimmon
#FFE0CC - Palest Bright Tangerine
#FAEAD1 - Champagne
#F7E7CE - Palest Bright Persimmon
#FAE1D1 - Palest Bright Amber
#FAEED1 - Palest Amber
#FFF0CC - Antique White
#FAEBD7 - Palest Bright Cinnabar
#FADDD1
More orange shades
- Dusty Persimmon
#997A66 - Pure Orange
#FF8000 - Medium Light Orange
#FF9429 - Light Orange
#FFA852 - Pale Orange
#FFBD7A - Very Pale Orange
#FFD1A3 - Bright Orange
#E68019 - Medium Light Bright Orange
#EA943E - Light Bright Orange
#EEA863 - Pale Bright Orange
#F2BD88 - Very Pale Bright Orange
#F6D1AC
Frequently asked questions
What is the HEX code for Palest Orange?
The HEX code for Palest Orange is #FFE6CC.
What is the RGB value of Palest Orange?
Palest Orange has an RGB value of 255, 230, 204 (rgb(255, 230, 204)). In HSL it is 31°, 100%, 90%.
What text color should I use on Palest Orange?
Use black text on Palest Orange. White text has a contrast ratio of 1.20:1 and black text has 17.44:1; WCAG AA requires at least 4.5:1 for normal text.
What color goes well with Palest Orange?
The complementary color of Palest Orange is #CCE5FF. Analogous colors #FFCDCC and #FEFFCC also pair well.