Palest Soft Tangerine is a very light, saturated shade in the orange color family, with a warm feel. Its HEX code is #F5E9D6, which equals rgb(245, 233, 214) in RGB and hsl(37, 61%, 90%) in HSL. In print terms it converts to roughly C0 M5 Y13 K4, although exact CMYK results depend on the paper and color profile.
- HEX
#F5E9D6 - RGB
245, 233, 214 - HSL
37°, 61%, 90% - CMYK
0, 5, 13, 4 - Family
Orange - Tone
Very light, saturated
About Palest Soft 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. 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 17.51:1. Its complementary color is #D6E2F5.
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Palest Soft Tangerine color codes
| HEX | #F5E9D6 |
|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(245, 233, 214) |
| HSL | hsl(37, 61%, 90%) |
| HSV | 37°, 13%, 96% |
| CMYK | 0%, 5%, 13%, 4% |
| Decimal | 16116182 |
Shades and tints of Palest Soft Tangerine
Lighter tints are mixed with white and darker shades are mixed with black.
- 50
#FDFBF8 - 100
#FCF8F1 - 200
#FAF4EB - 300
#F8F0E4 - 400
#F7EDDD - 500
#F5E9D6 - 600
#CCC2B2 - 700
#A39B8F - 800
#7B756B - 900
#524E47 - 950
#292724
Color harmonies for Palest Soft Tangerine
- Complementary
#D6E2F5≈ Palest Soft Cerulean - Analogous −30°
#F5DAD6≈ Palest Soft Scarlet - Analogous +30°
#F1F5D6≈ Palest Soft Citron - Triadic +120°
#D6F5E9≈ Palest Soft Mint - Triadic +240°
#E9D6F5≈ Palest Soft Grape - Split 150°
#D6F1F5≈ Palest Soft Lagoon - Split 210°
#DAD6F5≈ Palest Soft Ultramarine
Contrast and accessibility of Palest Soft Tangerine
| Text color | Sample | Contrast ratio | WCAG |
|---|---|---|---|
| White text on Palest Soft Tangerine | Aa | 1.20:1 | Fails |
| Black text on Palest Soft Tangerine | Aa | 17.51:1 | AAA (excellent) |
CSS code for Palest Soft Tangerine
background-color: #F5E9D6;color: #F5E9D6;background-color: rgb(245, 233, 214);background-color: hsl(37, 61%, 90%);:root { --color-palest-soft-tangerine: #F5E9D6; }class="bg-[#F5E9D6]"Colors similar to Palest Soft Tangerine
- Palest Soft Orange
#F5E6D6 - Palest Soft Amber
#F5ECD6 - Antique White
#FAEBD7 - Palest Bright Tangerine
#FAEAD1 - Palest Muted Tangerine
#F0E8DB - Palest Muted Amber
#F0EADB - Palest Soft Marigold
#F5EFD6 - Champagne
#F7E7CE - Palest Bright Orange
#FAE6D1 - Palest Muted Orange
#F0E6DB - Palest Muted Marigold
#F0ECDB - Palest Soft Persimmon
#F5E2D6
More orange shades
- Palest Bright Tangerine
#FAEAD1 - Soft Tangerine
#CC8F33 - Medium Light Soft Tangerine
#D4A154 - Light Soft Tangerine
#DCB374 - Pale Soft Tangerine
#E4C595 - Very Pale Soft Tangerine
#EDD7B6 - Muted Tangerine
#B28A4D - Medium Dark Dusty Tangerine
#816F56 - Dusty Tangerine
#998566 - Pure Amber
#FFB200 - Medium Light Amber
#FFBF29
Frequently asked questions
What is the HEX code for Palest Soft Tangerine?
The HEX code for Palest Soft Tangerine is #F5E9D6.
What is the RGB value of Palest Soft Tangerine?
Palest Soft Tangerine has an RGB value of 245, 233, 214 (rgb(245, 233, 214)). In HSL it is 37°, 61%, 90%.
What text color should I use on Palest Soft Tangerine?
Use black text on Palest Soft Tangerine. White text has a contrast ratio of 1.20:1 and black text has 17.51:1; WCAG AA requires at least 4.5:1 for normal text.
What color goes well with Palest Soft Tangerine?
The complementary color of Palest Soft Tangerine is #D6E2F5. Analogous colors #F5DAD6 and #F1F5D6 also pair well.