Palest Tangerine is a very light, vivid shade in the orange color family, with a warm feel. Its HEX code is #FFEBCC, which equals rgb(255, 235, 204) in RGB and hsl(36, 100%, 90%) in HSL. In print terms it converts to roughly C0 M8 Y20 K0, although exact CMYK results depend on the paper and color profile.
- HEX
#FFEBCC - RGB
255, 235, 204 - HSL
36°, 100%, 90% - CMYK
0, 8, 20, 0 - Family
Orange - Tone
Very light, vivid
About Palest 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 18.01:1. Its complementary color is #CCE0FF.
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Palest Tangerine color codes
| HEX | #FFEBCC |
|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(255, 235, 204) |
| HSL | hsl(36, 100%, 90%) |
| HSV | 36°, 20%, 100% |
| CMYK | 0%, 8%, 20%, 0% |
| Decimal | 16772044 |
Shades and tints of Palest Tangerine
Lighter tints are mixed with white and darker shades are mixed with black.
- 50
#FFFCF7 - 100
#FFF8EE - 200
#FFF5E6 - 300
#FFF2DD - 400
#FFEED5 - 500
#FFEBCC - 600
#D5C4AA - 700
#AA9D88 - 800
#807666 - 900
#554E44 - 950
#2B2722
Color harmonies for Palest Tangerine
- Complementary
#CCE0FF≈ Palest Cerulean - Analogous −30°
#FFD1CC≈ Palest Red - Analogous +30°
#FAFFCC≈ Palest Lime - Triadic +120°
#CCFFEB≈ Palest Mint - Triadic +240°
#EBCCFF≈ Palest Grape - Split 150°
#CCFAFF≈ Palest Cyan - Split 210°
#D1CCFF≈ Periwinkle
Contrast and accessibility of Palest Tangerine
| Text color | Sample | Contrast ratio | WCAG |
|---|---|---|---|
| White text on Palest Tangerine | Aa | 1.17:1 | Fails |
| Black text on Palest Tangerine | Aa | 18.01:1 | AAA (excellent) |
CSS code for Palest Tangerine
background-color: #FFEBCC;color: #FFEBCC;background-color: rgb(255, 235, 204);background-color: hsl(36, 100%, 90%);:root { --color-palest-tangerine: #FFEBCC; }class="bg-[#FFEBCC]"Colors similar to Palest Tangerine
- Blanched Almond
#FFEBCD - Palest Orange
#FFE6CC - Palest Amber
#FFF0CC - Palest Bright Tangerine
#FAEAD1 - Palest Bright Amber
#FAEED1 - Palest Bright Orange
#FAE6D1 - Papaya Whip
#FFEFD5 - Champagne
#F7E7CE - Antique White
#FAEBD7 - Palest Bright Marigold
#FAF2D1 - Bisque
#FFE4C4 - Palest Marigold
#FFF5CC
More orange shades
- Dusty Orange
#998066 - Pure Tangerine
#FF9900 - Medium Light Tangerine
#FFA929 - Light Tangerine
#FFBA52 - Pale Tangerine
#FFCA7A - Very Pale Tangerine
#FFDAA3 - Bright Tangerine
#E69419 - Medium Light Bright Tangerine
#EAA53E - Light Bright Tangerine
#EEB663 - Pale Bright Tangerine
#F2C788 - Very Pale Bright Tangerine
#F6D8AC
Frequently asked questions
What is the HEX code for Palest Tangerine?
The HEX code for Palest Tangerine is #FFEBCC.
What is the RGB value of Palest Tangerine?
Palest Tangerine has an RGB value of 255, 235, 204 (rgb(255, 235, 204)). In HSL it is 36°, 100%, 90%.
What text color should I use on Palest Tangerine?
Use black text on Palest Tangerine. White text has a contrast ratio of 1.17:1 and black text has 18.01:1; WCAG AA requires at least 4.5:1 for normal text.
What color goes well with Palest Tangerine?
The complementary color of Palest Tangerine is #CCE0FF. Analogous colors #FFD1CC and #FAFFCC also pair well.