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#FADA9E color code is #FADA9E. Use this page to get all code formats, explore shades and tints, and find colors that work with #fada9e.

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#FADA9E Accessibility & WCAG Contrast

Relative luminance of #FADA9E is 0.7294. Its WCAG contrast ratio is 1.35:1 against white and 15.59:1 against black. Use the card with the higher ratio for body text.

The quick brown fox
#FADA9E on white1.35:1Fail
The quick brown fox
#FADA9E on black15.59:1AAA
The quick brown fox
White on #FADA9E1.35:1Fail
The quick brown fox
Black on #FADA9E15.59:1AAA

#FADA9E — Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hex code for #FADA9E?+
The hex code for #FADA9E is #FADA9E. In RGB it's rgb(250, 218, 158), and in HSL it's hsl(39, 90%, 80%).
What is the RGB value of #FADA9E?+
#FADA9E in RGB is (250, 218, 158). Written in CSS: rgb(250, 218, 158).
What is the CMYK value of #FADA9E?+
#FADA9E converts to CMYK(0%, 13%, 37%, 2%) for print. Hex equivalent is #FADA9E.
Is #fada9e a warm or cool color?+
#FADA9E (#FADA9E) is a warm orange — its hue sits at 39° on the color wheel, placing it in the warm part of the spectrum.
What color family does #fada9e belong to?+
#FADA9E belongs to the orange family. Its HSL is 39°, 90%, 80% — a warm tone within the broader orange group.
Is #fada9e accessible for body text on a white background?+
#FADA9E on white reaches a WCAG contrast ratio of 1.35:1 — below the AA threshold (4.5:1) for normal body text. Reserve for large headings or pair with a darker variant.
What is the closest Pantone match for #fada9e?+
The nearest Pantone match for #FADA9E (#FADA9E) is 127 C Pantone 127 C, calculated by Euclidean RGB distance over the Pantone Matching System.

How to use #FADA9E in design

Practical guidance for using #fada9e (#FADA9E) across four design contexts, derived from its hue, lightness, saturation, and WCAG contrast.

Web & UI design

#FADA9E (#FADA9E) works well as a background color in dark UIs or as a button fill paired with white text — at 15.6:1 against black it's AAA-accessible for body text reversed onto it. Don't use it for text on a white background; 1.4:1 contrast won't pass AA.

Branding & identity

As a brand color, #FADA9E (#FADA9E) reads as high-energy and confident and approachable and modern. It fits naturally into youth-oriented brands, food, hospitality, creative tools. Use it as the primary identity color and pair with one neutral (white, off-white, or near-black). Test legibility on both your logo and small UI text before locking it in — saturation that works on a 200px logo can feel overpowering at favicon scale.

Fashion & apparel

#FADA9E flatters warm-leaning skin tones (golden, peach, olive undertones) and works well in spring/summer collections. It pairs naturally with warm neutrals (cream, camel, brown, olive) and contrasts effectively with denim or navy. As an accent piece — scarf, bag, shoes — #fada9e can carry an entire neutral outfit; as a head-to-toe color it can overwhelm and is best reserved for evening or statement pieces.

Interior design

#FADA9E is best used as a single accent wall, ceiling stripe, or feature piece (cabinetry, tile, an upholstered headboard) — at this saturation a full room can feel overwhelming. Pair with crisp white trim and one warm-wood tone to ground the energy.