Baby Peach Color Palette
#F8E8D8 · #F0D0B8 · #FDF8F2 · #5E4C40
Use #F8E8D8 as the background. Use #F0D0B8 as the primary accent. Use #FDF8F2 as secondary. Use #5E4C40 as body text/supporting color. Palette mood: Baby Peach — pastel, warm, candy, earthy.
Hex Codes, RGB & CMYK Color Values
Technical breakdown for the Baby Peach color scheme. Use these values for web design (HEX/RGB), print projects (CMYK), or specialized design software (HSL).
| Swatch | Design Role | HEX | RGB | CMYK | HSL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Background Luminance: 82.6% | 248, 232, 216 | 0%, 6%, 13%, 3% | 30°, 70%, 91% | ||
| Primary Accent Luminance: 67.1% | 240, 208, 184 | 0%, 13%, 23%, 6% | 26°, 65%, 83% | ||
| Secondary Luminance: 94.4% | 253, 248, 242 | 0%, 2%, 4%, 1% | 33°, 73%, 97% | ||
| Body Text Luminance: 7.9% | 94, 76, 64 | 0%, 19%, 32%, 63% | 24°, 19%, 31% |
Baby Peach Tints & Shades
Hover states, borders and elevation need lighter and darker steps of your base colors. Here are computed tints and shades for every color in the Baby Peach palette — click any swatch to copy its hex.
Baby Peach Palette Contrast Matrix (WCAG 2.1)
Every color tested as text on every other color as background. Body copy needs 4.5:1 (AA), large text and UI components 3:1. AAA requires 7:1.
| Text on Background | Preview | Ratio | Grade | Safe For |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #5E4C40 on #FDF8F2 |
Aa Sample Text
| 7.70:1 | AAA | Body text, headings, UI |
| #FDF8F2 on #5E4C40 |
Aa Sample Text
| 7.70:1 | AAA | Body text, headings, UI |
| #5E4C40 on #F8E8D8 |
Aa Sample Text
| 6.78:1 | AA | Body text, UI |
| #F8E8D8 on #5E4C40 |
Aa Sample Text
| 6.78:1 | AA | Body text, UI |
| #5E4C40 on #F0D0B8 |
Aa Sample Text
| 5.58:1 | AA | Body text, UI |
| #F0D0B8 on #5E4C40 |
Aa Sample Text
| 5.58:1 | AA | Body text, UI |
| #FDF8F2 on #F0D0B8 |
Aa Sample Text
| 1.38:1 | Fail | Decorative use only |
| #F0D0B8 on #FDF8F2 |
Aa Sample Text
| 1.38:1 | Fail | Decorative use only |
| #F0D0B8 on #F8E8D8 |
Aa Sample Text
| 1.22:1 | Fail | Decorative use only |
| #F8E8D8 on #F0D0B8 |
Aa Sample Text
| 1.22:1 | Fail | Decorative use only |
| #FDF8F2 on #F8E8D8 |
Aa Sample Text
| 1.13:1 | Fail | Decorative use only |
| #F8E8D8 on #FDF8F2 |
Aa Sample Text
| 1.13:1 | Fail | Decorative use only |
Color Harmony: Analogous Scheme
The Baby Peach palette is built using a analogous relationship between its hues. This ensures that even with high-contrast accents, the overall scheme feels balanced and intentional.
A analogous palette is often preferred by professional designers because it creates a calm, serene atmosphere by using neighboring colors.
History & Design Context
Best Design Use Cases
Industries This Palette Suits
Colors That Pair Well With Baby Peach
Need a fifth color? These three companions are computed from the palette's own hue positions on the color wheel, so they extend the scheme without breaking its harmony.
directly opposite #F0D0B8 on the wheel — the strongest accent for CTAs and highlights when you need maximum energy
30° beside #F0D0B8 — a calm secondary that extends the palette without adding tension
a ink-black carrying the palette's own hue — perfect for surfaces and dividers
Using Baby Peach Without Breaking Accessibility
- Avoid #F0D0B8 for small UI elements on #F8E8D8 — at 1.2:1 it misses the 3:1 WCAG threshold; darken it with a shade from the ramp below.
- Set body text in #5E4C40 — 6.8:1 against #F8E8D8 passes WCAG AA (AA) for long-form reading.
- Don't use #FDF8F2 behind body text — this light tone works better for surfaces, badges and dividers than for reading areas.
How to Implement the Baby Peach Color Scheme
To use this Baby Peach color palette in your web project, you can copy the following CSS variables or Tailwind CSS configuration. These roles ensure your UI maintains accessibility and visual hierarchy.
Option 1: CSS Variables
:root {
/* {name} Palette - ihatecolors.com */{'
'} --color-bg: {colors[0]};{'
'} --color-primary: {colors[1]};{'
'} --color-secondary: {colors[2]};{'
'} --color-text: {colors[3]};{'
'} {'}'} Web Design Tip
Use #F8E8D8 for the main background and #F0D0B8 for primary buttons. This creates a high-contrast focal point.
Accessibility Note
The contrast ratio between #5E4C40 and #F8E8D8 is 6.78:1 (AA). Ensure your body text remains legible.
Baby Peach Palette — Frequently Asked Questions
What are the hex codes in the Baby Peach color palette?
The Baby Peach palette contains #F8E8D8, #F0D0B8, #FDF8F2, #5E4C40. Click any swatch on this page to copy its value, or export all four at once as CSS variables, Tailwind config, SCSS or a Figma-ready list.
Is the Baby Peach color palette accessible (WCAG)?
Yes for its strongest pairings: #5E4C40 on #FDF8F2 reaches 7.7:1 (AAA). For body text always keep a 4.5:1 ratio and for large UI elements 3:1 — the full contrast matrix above shows the exact score for every color-on-color combination in this palette.
What colors go well with the Baby Peach palette?
Beyond its own four colors, #81B9E4, #EBE8BC, #181411 extend it naturally: the complementary hue for high-energy accents, an analogous neighbor for calm transitions, and a tinted neutral for surfaces. All three are computed from this palette's hues on the color wheel.
What mood does the Baby Peach palette create?
Baby Peach reads as pastel, warm, candy. Saturated orange drives the personality, grounded by saturated orange — a combination that works best when the very light base gets most of the canvas.
Can I use the Baby Peach color palette commercially?
Yes. Individual color values can't be copyrighted, so the Baby Peach palette is free for personal, client and commercial work — websites, branding, apps, print and social content, with no attribution required.
How do I add the Baby Peach palette to Tailwind or CSS?
Use the export panel on this page: CSS variables, a Tailwind config block, SCSS variables, or a Figma copy list are generated from Baby Peach's exact values, including the tint and shade ramps shown above.