Palest Soft Amber is a very light, saturated shade in the orange color family, with a warm feel. Its HEX code is #F5ECD6, which equals rgb(245, 236, 214) in RGB and hsl(43, 61%, 90%) in HSL. In print terms it converts to roughly C0 M4 Y13 K4, although exact CMYK results depend on the paper and color profile.
- HEX
#F5ECD6 - RGB
245, 236, 214 - HSL
43°, 61%, 90% - CMYK
0, 4, 13, 4 - Family
Orange - Tone
Very light, saturated
About Palest Soft 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. It works well for buttons, headings, illustrations and brand accents. Text in black is the most readable choice on this color, with a contrast ratio of 17.85:1. Its complementary color is #D6DFF5.
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Palest Soft Amber color codes
| HEX | #F5ECD6 |
|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(245, 236, 214) |
| HSL | hsl(43, 61%, 90%) |
| HSV | 43°, 13%, 96% |
| CMYK | 0%, 4%, 13%, 4% |
| Decimal | 16116950 |
Shades and tints of Palest Soft Amber
Lighter tints are mixed with white and darker shades are mixed with black.
- 50
#FDFCF8 - 100
#FCF9F1 - 200
#FAF6EB - 300
#F8F2E4 - 400
#F7EFDD - 500
#F5ECD6 - 600
#CCC5B2 - 700
#A39D8F - 800
#7B766B - 900
#524F47 - 950
#292724
Color harmonies for Palest Soft Amber
- Complementary
#D6DFF5≈ Palest Soft Cornflower - Analogous −30°
#F5DDD6≈ Palest Soft Vermilion - Analogous +30°
#EEF5D6≈ Palest Soft Lime - Triadic +120°
#D6F5EC≈ Palest Soft Seafoam - Triadic +240°
#ECD6F5≈ Palest Soft Amethyst - Split 150°
#D6EEF5≈ Palest Soft Peacock - Split 210°
#DDD6F5≈ Palest Soft Indigo
Contrast and accessibility of Palest Soft Amber
| Text color | Sample | Contrast ratio | WCAG |
|---|---|---|---|
| White text on Palest Soft Amber | Aa | 1.18:1 | Fails |
| Black text on Palest Soft Amber | Aa | 17.85:1 | AAA (excellent) |
CSS code for Palest Soft Amber
background-color: #F5ECD6;color: #F5ECD6;background-color: rgb(245, 236, 214);background-color: hsl(43, 61%, 90%);:root { --color-palest-soft-amber: #F5ECD6; }class="bg-[#F5ECD6]"Colors similar to Palest Soft Amber
- Palest Soft Tangerine
#F5E9D6 - Palest Soft Marigold
#F5EFD6 - Antique White
#FAEBD7 - Palest Muted Marigold
#F0ECDB - Palest Bright Tangerine
#FAEAD1 - Palest Bright Amber
#FAEED1 - Palest Muted Amber
#F0EADB - Palest Muted Gold
#F0EEDB - Palest Soft Orange
#F5E6D6 - Palest Soft Gold
#F5F2D6 - Palest Muted Tangerine
#F0E8DB - Palest Muted Yellow
#F0F0DB
More orange shades
- Pale Bright Amber
#F2D288 - Very Pale Bright Amber
#F6E0AC - Palest Bright Amber
#FAEED1 - Soft Amber
#CC9E33 - Medium Light Soft Amber
#D4AE54 - Light Soft Amber
#DCBD74 - Pale Soft Amber
#E4CD95 - Very Pale Soft Amber
#EDDCB6 - Muted Amber
#B2944D - Medium Dark Dusty Amber
#817456 - Dusty Amber
#998A66
Frequently asked questions
What is the HEX code for Palest Soft Amber?
The HEX code for Palest Soft Amber is #F5ECD6.
What is the RGB value of Palest Soft Amber?
Palest Soft Amber has an RGB value of 245, 236, 214 (rgb(245, 236, 214)). In HSL it is 43°, 61%, 90%.
What text color should I use on Palest Soft Amber?
Use black text on Palest Soft Amber. White text has a contrast ratio of 1.18:1 and black text has 17.85:1; WCAG AA requires at least 4.5:1 for normal text.
What color goes well with Palest Soft Amber?
The complementary color of Palest Soft Amber is #D6DFF5. Analogous colors #F5DDD6 and #EEF5D6 also pair well.