bisque

#FFE4C4

CSS color

Bisque (#FFE4C4) is a warm, pale peach-beige named after the creamy color of unglazed porcelain bisqueware. As a CSS named color, it sits between peach and light cream, conveying warmth and softness without saturation. It is widely used as a gentle skin-tone-adjacent background color in user interfaces and print design.

Color Values

HEX

#FFE4C4

RGB

255, 228, 196

HSL

32.5, 100.0%, 88.4%

HSV

32.5, 23.1%, 100.0%

CMYK

0.0%, 10.6%, 23.1%, 0.0%

OKLCH

0.9329 0.0514 71.8

Properties

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.

Color Harmonies

Color Blindness Simulation

CSS Usage

background-color: #FFE4C4;
color: #FFE4C4;
border-color: #FFE4C4;
Nearest Tailwind: Orange 100 #FFEDD5

Tailwind Shades

Contrast Checker

Text on white

1.22:1

AA Fail AAA Fail

Text on black

17.15:1

AA Pass AAA Pass

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