analogous
Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#FDEDD5 — Papaya
#FDEDD5 is a light saturated orange sitting at 36° 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.
#fdedd5
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- Contrast on white
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Tints and shades of #FDEDD5
- fef9f0
- fce6c4
- fad297
- f8bf6a
- f6ac3d
- f49910
- cc7e0a
- 9f6207
- 724705
- 452b03
- 180f01
Color schemes using #FDEDD5
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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#FDEDD5 FAQ
What color is #FDEDD5?
#FDEDD5 is a shade of papaya in the orange family. It has a hue of 36 degrees, 91% saturation and 91% lightness, which makes it a light saturated color.
What is the RGB value of #FDEDD5?
#FDEDD5 is rgb(253, 237, 213) in RGB, hsl(36, 91%, 91%) in HSL, and cmyk(0%, 6%, 16%, 1%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #FDEDD5?
White text on this background reaches 1.15:1, which fails WCAG AA. Black text reaches 18.25:1.
What colors go well with #FDEDD5?
Its direct complement is #D3E4FD. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #D3F9FD and #D7D3FD gives you contrast without the vibration.