Peach Puff Color (#FFDAB9)
Peach Puff is a CSS named color defined as hex code #FFDAB9. Peach Puff is a pale, soft peach: full red, a high green channel and a mid blue channel. It is the closest CSS color to what most people call peach.
Color Overview & Formats
peachpuffLuminance: 0.7491| Format | Syntax / Values | Notes | Action |
|---|---|---|---|
| HEX | #FFDAB9 | 6-digit hex web code | |
| RGB | rgb(255, 218, 185) | Red, Green, Blue channels (0-255) | |
| HSL | hsl(28, 100%, 86%) | Hue (28°), Saturation (100%), Lightness (86%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(28, 27%, 100%) | Hue, Saturation (27%), Value/Brightness (100%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(0%, 15%, 27%, 0%) | Digital mathematical approximation (non-print) | |
| OKLCH | oklch(0.911 0.060 63.7) | Perceptually uniform color space (CSS Color 4 approximation) |
background-color: #FFDAB9; /* or peachpuff */- Select color format: Choose the desired format (HEX #FFDAB9, RGB, or HSL).
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- Pair with black text: Black text on Peach Puff reaches 15.98:1 (WCAG AAA).
What Colors Go With Peach Puff?
These 6 colors all go well with Peach Puff (#FFDAB9), and each one is a standard CSS named color. The ratio is the WCAG 2.2 contrast of that color on Peach Puff: at 4.5:1 or above it works for text; below that, use it for backgrounds and accents.
Harmonious Palettes & Tints
The palettes below are algorithmically generated across standard intervals based on Peach Puff (HSL 28°). Each group offers full palette copy and live preview:
Complementary Harmony
Hue rotated 180 degrees on the HSL wheel (28° to 208°), keeping the original saturation and lightness.
Analogous Harmony
Hues 30 degrees either side (358° and 58°), keeping the original saturation and lightness.
Triadic Harmony
Hues spaced evenly by 120 degrees (148° and 268°), keeping the original saturation and lightness.
Tints & Shades
Mixed with white (tints) and black (shades) in sRGB at 60% and 30%.
WCAG 2.2 Text Readability & Contrast Check
Under WCAG 2.2 criteria, regular body text requires at least 4.5:1 (AA) and large text requires at least 3.0:1. The table below displays calculated contrast ratios:
| Foreground Color | Contrast Ratio | Normal Text (AA) | Large Text (AA) | Normal Text AAA (>= 7.0:1) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Pure Black (#000000) | 15.98:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
Pure White (#FFFFFF) | 1.31:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
Dark Charcoal (#212529) | 11.74:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
Mid Gray (#666666) | 4.37:1 | Fail | Pass | Fail |
Interactive Contrast Tester
Enter text foreground and background colors to verify WCAG legibility:
This is sample body text rendered directly to verify contrast and readability.
Peach Puff Background Download
Download standard 1920x1080 solid desktop wallpaper or generate mobile wallpaper:
Standard Wallpaper: 1920x1080 PNG (#FFDAB9)Download Options
All wallpaper files precisely match the W3C standard color value:
CSS Standard & Usage Notes
peachpuff = #ffdab9 (rgb(255, 218, 185))
UI Design & Accessibility Guidelines
Use it for soft backgrounds, cards, food and beauty branding, and warm, gentle layouts. On Peach Puff, black text passes WCAG AAA at every size (15.98:1); white text fails even for large text (1.31:1).
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Can I use black text on Peach Puff?
Yes. Black text on Peach Puff has a WCAG 2.2 contrast ratio of 15.98:1, passing both AA (4.5:1) and AAA (7:1) at every text size.
Can I use white text on Peach Puff?
No. White text on Peach Puff has a WCAG 2.2 contrast ratio of only 1.31:1, below the 3:1 minimum even for large text.
What colors go with Peach Puff?
Brown, Saddle Brown, Maroon, Dark Slate Gray, Navy and Teal all go well with Peach Puff. Brown (5.39:1), Saddle Brown (5.4:1), Maroon (8.33:1), Dark Slate Gray (6.79:1) and Navy (12.18:1) have enough contrast for text on Peach Puff; Teal works better as a background or accent.
Is peach a CSS color?
No. Peach on its own is not a CSS named color and has no standard hex code. Peach Puff (#FFDAB9) is the closest CSS color.