Orange color · XKCD survey name
Peach Color Code: #FFB07C
The HEX code for Peach is #FFB07C. It is a medium-light, vivid orange color made of 255 red, 176 green and 124 blue (HSL 24°, 100%, 74%). Black text reads best on it (11.75:1 contrast).
Peach color values
#FFB07C
rgb(255, 176, 124)
hsl(24, 100%, 74%)
24, 51%, 100%
hwb(24 49% 0%)
0%, 31%, 51%, 0%
16756860
CMYK is a standard screen-to-print conversion. Printed results depend on inks, paper and color profiles.
What is Peach?
“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 24° places it in the orange part of the color wheel, with 100% saturation (vivid) and 74% lightness (medium-light). It is a warm color.
Compared with the other orange colors in the Aqeeb Studio library, it is lighter than 96% of them and more saturated than 64% of them.
Its relative luminance is 0.538, which makes it a 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.
Peach counts as a light color: its HSL lightness is 74% and its relative luminance is 0.538. Black text reads best on it (11.75:1 contrast).
Text contrast on Peach
| Text | Preview | Ratio | AA normal | AA large | AAA normal | AAA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| White text | Sample text | 1.78:1 Poor | Fail | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Black text | Sample text | 11.75:1 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 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 Peach
Lighter tints (mixed with white)
Darker shades (mixed with black)
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Similar colors
Where to use Peach
- Card, highlight and section backgrounds with dark text (11.75:1 contrast with black)
- Accents that need to stand out: call-to-action buttons, charts and illustrations
- Energetic call-to-action buttons
- Autumn and food-related designs
- Illustration and icon accents
- Warnings and attention highlights
Use Peach in CSS
:root {
--color-peach: #FFB07C;
}
.element {
color: var(--color-peach);
background-color: #FFB07C;
border: 2px solid #FFB07C;
}Questions about Peach
What is the HEX code for Peach?
Peach is #FFB07C.
What is the RGB value of Peach?
The RGB value of Peach is 255, 176, 124: 255 red, 176 green and 124 blue on a 0–255 scale, written rgb(255, 176, 124) in CSS.
What is the HSL value of Peach?
The HSL value of Peach is 24°, 100%, 74% (hue, saturation, lightness), written hsl(24, 100%, 74%) in CSS.
What is the CMYK value of Peach?
A standard conversion gives about C 0%, M 31%, Y 51%, K 0%. Real print results depend on the inks, paper and color profile, so treat CMYK here as a reference value.
Is Peach a light or dark color?
Peach counts as a light color: its HSL lightness is 74% and its relative luminance is 0.538. Black text reads best on it (11.75:1 contrast).
How does Peach look with white text?
White text on Peach has a contrast ratio of 1.78:1, rated Poor. It falls below the WCAG minimum for text.
How does Peach look with black text?
Black text on Peach has a contrast ratio of 11.75:1, rated Excellent. It meets WCAG AA for normal text.
What colors go well with Peach?
Sky is its complementary color, and Blush Pink sits beside it as an analogous color. Lighter and darker variants of the same hue also work well for monochromatic palettes.
Where can Peach be used?
It suits card, highlight and section backgrounds with dark text (11.75:1 contrast with black); accents that need to stand out: call-to-action buttons, charts and illustrations; energetic call-to-action buttons.
How do I use Peach in CSS?
Use color: #FFB07C; for text, background-color: #FFB07C; for fills, or define a custom property such as --color-peach: #FFB07C; and reuse it with var(--color-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.