#FEDD9C

Q: What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #FEDD9C?

RGB(254, 221, 156), HSL(39.8, 98.0%, 80.4%), CMYK(0.0%, 13.0%, 38.6%, 0.4%).

Q: Does #FEDD9C meet WCAG contrast on white?

1.31:1 — WCAG AA fail, AAA fail for normal text.

Overview

#FEDD9C is a warm, light color. In RGB it is 254, 221, 156, in HSL 39.8°, 98.0%, 80.4%, and in CMYK 0.0%, 13.0%, 38.6%, 0.4%. The nearest named color is NCS S 0530-Y Medium Yellow.

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Color Values

HEX

#FEDD9C

RGB

254, 221, 156

HSL

39.8, 98.0%, 80.4%

HSV

39.8, 38.6%, 99.6%

CMYK

0.0%, 13.0%, 38.6%, 0.4%

OKLCH

0.9104 0.0899 83.8

Properties

Warm Light Nearest: NCS S 0530-Y Medium Yellow

Color Psychology

Light oranges like peach and apricot radiate friendliness, comfort, and gentle optimism. They are psychologically soothing and feel approachable without being overly stimulating. These tones often appear in hospitality and food branding to suggest warmth and welcome.

Design Usage

Soft oranges make excellent card backgrounds and notification banners that need attention without alarm. They are popular in onboarding flows and empty-state illustrations to create a welcoming atmosphere. Pair them with slate gray text and white surfaces for a clean, modern look.