#FFE6DE
Closest named color: Apricot (#FFE5D9). oklch(94.3% 0.03 38.6), rgb(255, 230, 222).
Aa
Black text reads best on this color (17.62:1).
About this color
#FFE6DE is a very light close to neutral grey. In OKLCH its lightness is 94%, its chroma 0.030. It has too little chroma to lean warm or cool. The nearest named color is Apricot (#FFE5D9), ΔE 0.006 away. Black text reads best on it, at 17.62:1.
| Hue family | Neutrals |
| Lightness | very light (94%) |
| Chroma | close to neutral grey (0.030) |
| Temperature | neutral |
| Nearest name | Apricot (#FFE5D9) |
| Black text | 17.62:1 |
| White text | 1.19:1 |
Values
| HEX | #FFE6DE |
| RGB | rgb(255, 230, 222) |
| HSL | hsl(15, 100%, 94%) |
| OKLCH | oklch(94.3% 0.03 38.6) |
Contrast
WCAG 2 contrast ratios are the conformance target: AA needs 4.5:1 for body text and 3:1 for large text, AAA needs 7:1. APCA Lc values are supplementary guidance from the WCAG 3 drafts.
| Pair | WCAG 2 | Result | APCA | APCA guidance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| White text on #FFE6DE | 1.19:1 | Fails | Lc -10.9 | Not readable |
| Black text on #FFE6DE | 17.62:1 | AAA | Lc 94.2 | Preferred for body text |
| #FFE6DE text on white | 1.19:1 | Fails | Lc 9.3 | Not readable |
| #FFE6DE text on black | 17.62:1 | AAA | Lc -94.9 | Preferred for body text |
Tints and shades
A 50–950 scale built in OKLCH: the hue is held, lightness follows a Tailwind v4-like curve, and every step is kept inside the sRGB gamut. This color sits at step 100.
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Step 50
50
#F9F4F3
oklch(97.1% 0.006 31.1)
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Step 100
100 (this color)
#FFE6DE
oklch(94.3% 0.03 38.6)
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Step 200
200
#E6D5CF
oklch(88.5% 0.021 40.5)
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Step 300
300
#D8B9AF
oklch(81% 0.038 38.7)
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Step 400
400
#C39485
oklch(70.7% 0.061 38.4)
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Step 500
500
#B37967
oklch(63.1% 0.078 38)
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Step 600
600
#9E614E
oklch(55.6% 0.085 38.1)
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Step 700
700
#87503F
oklch(49.1% 0.079 37.9)
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Step 800
800
#6E4234
oklch(42.8% 0.066 38.4)
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Step 900
900
#59382D
oklch(37.7% 0.051 39.2)
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Step 950
950
#34211B
oklch(27% 0.032 38.3)
#FFE6DE with color blindness
Simulated with the Machado et al. (2009) model. ΔE is how far the color moves: below about 0.02 you would not notice a change.
| Vision | Seen as | Shift (ΔE) |
|---|---|---|
| Protanopia (no red cones) | #ECE8DD | 0.026 |
| Deuteranopia (no green cones) | #F1EDDE | 0.025 |
| Tritanopia (no blue cones) | #FFE3E4 | 0.013 |
| Achromatopsia (no color) | #EBEBEB | 0.030 |
Harmonies
Hue rotations in OKLCH that keep this color's lightness and chroma.
Complementary
The opposite hue (180°).
- #FFE6DE
#FFE6DE
oklch(94.3% 0.03 38.6)
- #D7F1FA
#D7F1FA
oklch(94.2% 0.03 220.6)
Analogous
Neighbouring hues, 30° either side.
Split complementary
The two hues beside the complement (150° and 210°).
Triadic
Three hues spaced 120° apart.
Palettes and gradients that use #FFE6DE
These curated palettes and gradients contain exactly #FFE6DE. Open one to see the full color scheme around it.
Palettes
Similar named colors
The eight closest entries in our named color list, with their ΔE distance.
- Apricot #FFE5D9 ΔE 0.006
- Misty Rose #FFE4E1 ΔE 0.008
- Antique White #FAEBD7 ΔE 0.019
- Linen #FAF0E6 ΔE 0.024
- Champagne #F7E7CE ΔE 0.026
- Papaya Whip #FFEFD5 ΔE 0.029
- Blanched Almond #FFEBCD ΔE 0.030
- Lavender Blush #FFF0F5 ΔE 0.033
Use #FFE6DE in your product
Turn it into light and dark UI roles checked for contrast, then export to Tailwind v4, shadcn/ui, CSS or design tokens.