Brown color · XKCD survey name
Light Peach Color Code: #FFD8B1
Light Peach (#FFD8B1) is a light, vivid orange shade: RGB 255, 216, 177, HSL 30°, 100%, 85%. Black text reads best on it (15.70:1 contrast).
Light Peach color values
#FFD8B1
rgb(255, 216, 177)
hsl(30, 100%, 85%)
30, 31%, 100%
hwb(30 69% 0%)
0%, 15%, 31%, 0%
16767153
CMYK is a standard screen-to-print conversion. Printed results depend on inks, paper and color profiles.
What is Light Peach?
“Light Peach” is a crowd-sourced name from the XKCD Color Survey, in which participants typed names for colors they were shown. It is a popular everyday label rather than an official standard.
Its hue angle of 30° places it in the orange part of the color wheel, with 100% saturation (vivid) and 85% lightness (light). It is a warm color.
Compared with the other brown colors in the Aqeeb Studio library, it is lighter than 94% of them and more saturated than 84% of them.
Its relative luminance is 0.736, which makes it a very light color. That is above the 0.179 crossover point at which black and white text have equal contrast, so black text has the advantage.
Light Peach counts as a light color: its HSL lightness is 85% and its relative luminance is 0.736. Black text reads best on it (15.70:1 contrast).
Text contrast on Light Peach
| Text | Preview | Ratio | AA normal | AA large | AAA normal | AAA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| White text | Sample text | 1.33:1 Poor | Fail | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Black text | Sample text | 15.70:1 Excellent | Pass | Pass | Pass | Pass |
Ratios use the WCAG 2 formula and are truncated, never rounded up. Test any pair with the contrast checker.
Colors that go with Light Peach
Complementary color
Complementary colors sit directly opposite each other on the color wheel (180° apart). They give the strongest hue contrast, which suits calls to action and accents.
Analogous colors
Analogous colors are neighbors on the wheel, 30° either side of the base hue. They blend smoothly and are easy to combine in backgrounds, gradients and illustrations.
Triadic colors
A triadic scheme uses three hues spaced 120° apart. It is lively yet balanced, and works best when one color leads and the other two act as accents.
Split-complementary colors
Split-complementary keeps the base color and uses the two colors on either side of its complement (150° and 210°). The contrast is strong but gentler than a direct complement.
Tetradic colors
A tetradic (rectangle) scheme combines two complementary pairs at 0°, 60°, 180° and 240°. It offers variety but needs one dominant color to stay balanced.
Monochromatic variants
Monochromatic variants keep the same hue and saturation and only change lightness, which makes them dependable for UI scales and subtle layered designs.
A “≈” before a name means the exact harmony color has no named match, so the link goes to the closest named color.
Tints and shades of Light Peach
Lighter tints (mixed with white)
Darker shades (mixed with black)
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Similar colors
Where to use Light Peach
- Card, highlight and section backgrounds with dark text (15.70:1 contrast with black)
- Page backgrounds, subtle borders and table stripes
- Packaging and craft-style layouts
- Warm neutrals alongside cream and green
- Borders, wood-like textures and illustrations
- Earthy, natural palettes
Use Light Peach in CSS
:root {
--color-light-peach: #FFD8B1;
}
.element {
color: var(--color-light-peach);
background-color: #FFD8B1;
border: 2px solid #FFD8B1;
}Questions about Light Peach
What is the HEX code for Light Peach?
Light Peach is #FFD8B1.
What is the RGB value of Light Peach?
The RGB value of Light Peach is 255, 216, 177: 255 red, 216 green and 177 blue on a 0–255 scale, written rgb(255, 216, 177) in CSS.
What is the HSL value of Light Peach?
The HSL value of Light Peach is 30°, 100%, 85% (hue, saturation, lightness), written hsl(30, 100%, 85%) in CSS.
What is the CMYK value of Light Peach?
A standard conversion gives about C 0%, M 15%, Y 31%, K 0%. Real print results depend on the inks, paper and color profile, so treat CMYK here as a reference value.
Is Light Peach a light or dark color?
Light Peach counts as a light color: its HSL lightness is 85% and its relative luminance is 0.736. Black text reads best on it (15.70:1 contrast).
How does Light Peach look with white text?
White text on Light Peach has a contrast ratio of 1.33:1, rated Poor. It falls below the WCAG minimum for text.
How does Light Peach look with black text?
Black text on Light Peach has a contrast ratio of 15.70:1, rated Excellent. It meets WCAG AA for normal text.
What colors go well with Light Peach?
Baby Blue is its complementary color, and Light Pink sits beside it as an analogous color. Lighter and darker variants of the same hue also work well for monochromatic palettes.
Where can Light Peach be used?
It suits card, highlight and section backgrounds with dark text (15.70:1 contrast with black); page backgrounds, subtle borders and table stripes; packaging and craft-style layouts.
How do I use Light Peach in CSS?
Use color: #FFD8B1; for text, background-color: #FFD8B1; for fills, or define a custom property such as --color-light-peach: #FFD8B1; and reuse it with var(--color-light-peach).
About this color page
Crowd-sourced name from the XKCD Color Survey (CC0). Values are calculated from the HEX code; color names are labels, not trademarks or standards unless stated. Screens render colors differently, so always check important colors on your own device. See the disclaimer.