Peach Color Palette
Peach is hex #FFE5B4, rgb(255, 229, 180). Peach is a pale orange-pink like the skin of the fruit. It is warm, soft and approachable, and it flatters photos of skin and food.
By Mohamed Farhan · Updated Oct 19, 2026
Peach color codes
Reading the peach color codes
The hex code #FFE5B4 is three pairs of base-16 numbers for red, green and blue. FF is 255, E5 is 229 and B4 is 180, each on a scale from 0 to 255. That is why the same color is written rgb(255, 229, 180) in CSS. The red channel is the strongest here, which is what gives peach its orange character.
HSL describes the same color the way people think about it. A hue of 39 degrees places peach in the orange part of the color wheel. Saturation of 100% makes it vivid, and lightness of 85% makes it a very light color. HSL is the easiest format to adjust by hand: keep the hue, then raise or lower lightness to create tints and shades that stay in the same family.
For print, the approximate CMYK mix is 0% cyan, 10% magenta, 29% yellow and 0% black. Screen and print colors never match perfectly, because monitors emit light while ink absorbs it, so always proof a printed sample before committing to peach for packaging or stationery. See MDN's guide to CSS color values for every format browsers accept.
Peach shades and tints
A full 50 to 950 scale built around #FFE5B4, so you can use peach for backgrounds, borders, buttons and text without leaving the family. Click any shade to copy it.
// tailwind.config.js
theme: {
extend: {
colors: {
"peach": {
50: "#FFF6E4",
100: "#FFEDCC",
200: "#FFE5B4",
300: "#E8D0A2",
400: "#D1BA8F",
500: "#BAA57D",
600: "#A3906A",
700: "#8D7A58",
800: "#766546",
900: "#5F4F33",
950: "#483A21",
},
},
},
}:root {
--peach-50: #FFF6E4;
--peach-100: #FFEDCC;
--peach-200: #FFE5B4;
--peach-300: #E8D0A2;
--peach-400: #D1BA8F;
--peach-500: #BAA57D;
--peach-600: #A3906A;
--peach-700: #8D7A58;
--peach-800: #766546;
--peach-900: #5F4F33;
--peach-950: #483A21;
}A shade-by-shade guide to peach
The 50 to 950 scale above follows the same structure as Tailwind's built-in palettes, so each step has a natural job. The lightest steps, 50 (#FFF6E4) and 100 (#FFEDCC), are page and card backgrounds: they carry the peach mood without competing with content. Steps 200 (#FFE5B4) and 300 (#E8D0A2) suit borders, dividers, hover states and selected rows.
The middle of the scale, 400 to 600, is where peach is most recognizable, so use it for brand moments, illustrations and primary buttons. White text reaches the 4.5:1 body-text contrast minimum from step 800 upward, so use step 800 or darker when a button label needs to be white. Near-black text stays readable on steps 50 to 700.
The darkest steps, 800 (#766546) through 950 (#483A21), make headings, body text and dark-mode surfaces that stay clearly related to peach. Using step 900 or 950 for text instead of pure black is one of the simplest ways to make an interface feel designed rather than default.
Colors that go with peach
How the peach color combinations work
Complementary. Directly across the color wheel from peach is #B4CEFF, which sits closest to periwinkle among common named colors. Complementary pairs create the strongest contrast of hue, so use the second color sparingly, for a single call to action or highlight, rather than in equal amounts.
Analogous. #FFC0B4 and #F4FFB4 sit 30 degrees either side of peach. Analogous palettes feel calm and cohesive because the colors share undertones; they are ideal for illustrations, gradients and backgrounds where you want harmony more than contrast.
Triadic and split complementary. The triadic set (#B4FFE5 and #E5B4FF) is evenly spaced around the wheel and feels playful; the second color is closest to powder blue. The split complementary set (#B4F3FF and #C0B4FF) keeps much of the complementary contrast but is easier to balance, which makes it a good choice for data visualization and multi-category tags.
Monochromatic. The monochromatic set runs from #FFF1D6 to #FFB325. A single-hue palette is the safest way to build a calm, premium interface: rely on lightness for hierarchy, then add one neutral and one accent if you need emphasis.
Peach compared with similar colors
pale yellow (#FFF4A3) is about as light and similarly saturated, and leans further around the wheel toward yellow-orange. Choose pale yellow if you need more weight and contrast; choose peach if you want its specific balance of brightness and color.
apricot (#FBCEB1) is about as light and more muted, and leans back the wheel toward orange. Choose apricot if you need more weight and contrast; choose peach if you want its specific balance of brightness and color.
champagne (#F7E7CE) is about as light and more muted, and shares almost the same hue. Choose champagne if you want a softer, airier version; choose peach if you want its specific balance of brightness and color.
Peach in a real interface
Swatches only tell half the story. Here peach carries the primary action, with tints from its own scale for the surface and panels.
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Using peach in UI: buttons, text, backgrounds and dark mode
- Buttons. White labels on peach only reach 1.23:1, so use dark text (17.12:1 with black) or a deeper shade for the button.
- Text. Avoid peach for body text on white; use step 800 or darker for links and headings that need to read as peach.
- Backgrounds. Use steps 50 and 100 for large areas and keep the base color for smaller surfaces. Big blocks of a vivid very light color draw attention, so give them a reason, like a hero section or pricing highlight.
- Dark mode. Steps 900 and 950 make a dark surface tinted with peach. On dark backgrounds the base color often needs a lighter step (300 or 400) to keep enough contrast for icons and borders, as required by WCAG non-text contrast.
- States. Shift one step darker for hover and two steps darker for pressed. Keep focus rings in a contrasting color so keyboard users can always see them.
Contrast and accessibility
AA needs 4.5:1 for body text and 3:1 for large text. AAA needs 7:1.
Color contrast is measured as a ratio from 1:1 (no contrast) to 21:1 (black on white). Peach scores 1.23:1 against white (Fail) and 17.12:1 against black (AAA). The WCAG 2.1 contrast guideline asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text and 3:1 for large text, which is why the shade guide above recommends specific steps for text and labels.
Contrast is only half of accessibility. Around 1 in 12 men and 1 in 200 women have some form of color vision deficiency, so never use peach alone to signal meaning such as success, error or selection. Pair it with an icon, a label or a change in weight.
What peach means
Orange is warm, social and energetic. Earthy oranges (rust, terracotta, burnt orange) feel grounded and handmade; bright oranges feel playful and fast.
Peach is named after the soft skin of the fruit. Pantone's 2024 Color of the Year was Peach Fuzz, reflecting a broader trend toward warm, comforting colors in branding and interiors.
Orange is a strong call-to-action color because it stands out against blue and neutral interfaces. Most mid oranges need dark text, not white, to pass contrast.
Where peach works best
- Skincare and beauty
- Bakeries
- Baby products
- Warm onboarding backgrounds
How to style peach
Peach pairs with sage, brown, cream, navy and teal. It needs dark text. Use it as a warm surface in beauty, food and lifestyle products, with a deeper coral or brown for actions.
Build a UI with peach
Inspo AI generates a full React + Tailwind screen using #FFE5B4 as the brand color, grounded in real shipped designs.
Sources and further reading
- Wikipedia: Peach · History and definition of peach.
- WCAG 2.1: Contrast (Minimum) · The W3C rule behind the 4.5:1 and 3:1 thresholds used on this page.
- WCAG 2.1: Use of Color · Why color should never be the only way information is shown.
- MDN: CSS color values · Reference for hex, rgb() and hsl() syntax.
- Tailwind CSS: Customizing colors · How to add a custom color scale to your theme.
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Questions people ask
What is the hex code for peach?
The hex code for peach used on this page is #FFE5B4. In RGB that is rgb(255, 229, 180), and in HSL it is hsl(39, 100%, 85%).
What colors go well with peach?
Peach pairs well with #FFC8A2, #FFF9F2, #7A4E3A (the Orchard Blossom palette above). Its complementary color is #B4CEFF, and analogous colors are #FFC0B4 and #F4FFB4.
Is peach a warm or cool color?
Peach is a warm color. Its hue sits at 39 degrees on the color wheel with 100% saturation.
Can I use peach for text?
Peach has a contrast ratio of 1.23:1 against white and 17.12:1 against black. Body text needs at least 4.5:1, so it works as a background behind dark text, but not as text on white.
What does peach mean?
Orange is warm, social and energetic. Earthy oranges (rust, terracotta, burnt orange) feel grounded and handmade; bright oranges feel playful and fast. Peach in particular is used for skincare and beauty and bakeries.
How do I use peach in Tailwind CSS?
Use an arbitrary value like bg-[#FFE5B4] for a one-off, or add the 50-950 scale from this page to theme.extend.colors in tailwind.config.js and use classes like bg-peach-500 and text-peach-900.
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