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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#FCE9D9 — Papaya
#FCE9D9 is a light saturated orange sitting at 27° on the color wheel. Below you will find every format, a full tint and shade ramp, contrast ratings, and five harmony schemes built around it.
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Tints and shades of #FCE9D9
- fef7f1
- faddc5
- f7c49a
- f3aa6f
- f09143
- ec7718
- c56210
- 9a4c0c
- 6e3709
- 432105
- 180c02
Color schemes using #FCE9D9
complementary
Two opposite hues that create the strongest possible contrast and visual tension.
split complementary
A base hue paired with the two neighbours of its complement — bold but easier to balance.
triadic
Three hues spaced evenly around the wheel for a vibrant, well-balanced scheme.
tetradic
Two complementary pairs, giving you the widest range of usable accents.
monochromatic
A single hue explored across lightness and saturation for a refined, minimal look.
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#FCE9D9 FAQ
What color is #FCE9D9?
#FCE9D9 is a shade of papaya in the orange family. It has a hue of 27 degrees, 85% saturation and 92% lightness, which makes it a light saturated color.
What is the RGB value of #FCE9D9?
#FCE9D9 is rgb(252, 233, 217) in RGB, hsl(27, 85%, 92%) in HSL, and cmyk(0%, 8%, 14%, 1%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #FCE9D9?
White text on this background reaches 1.18:1, which fails WCAG AA. Black text reaches 17.8:1.
What colors go well with #FCE9D9?
Its direct complement is #D9ECFC. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #D9FCFA and #D9DBFC gives you contrast without the vibration.