CSS named color

OldLace #FDF5E6

OldLace is a pale orange with the hex code #FDF5E6, which converts to rgb(253, 245, 230). Open #FDF5E6 in the converter to tweak it.

OldLace color values

How #FDF5E6 converts to RGB

Split the hex code into three pairs and read each pair as a base-16 number: FD → 253, F5 → 245, E6 → 230. That gives rgb(253, 245, 230). The step-by-step guide explains the math.

Shades of OldLace

Mixed toward black in 10% steps. Click a swatch to copy its hex.

Tints of OldLace

Mixed toward white in 10% steps.

Color harmonies

Hue rotations of OldLace on the HSL color wheel, keeping saturation and lightness fixed. The color harmony guide explains when each scheme works.

Complementary

Analogous

Split-complementary

Triadic

Tetradic (square)

Contrast and accessibility

Use black text on a oldlace background. Test any other pair in the contrast checker; thresholds are explained in the WCAG contrast guide.

Use OldLace in CSS

.element {
  color: oldlace;                         /* keyword */
  background-color: #FDF5E6;            /* hex */
  border-color: rgb(253 245 230 / 50%);    /* 50% transparent */
}

Need it semi-transparent? Append an alpha byte: #FDF5E680 is OldLace at 50% opacity. See RGBA & transparency.

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FAQ

What is the HEX code for OldLace?

The CSS named color oldlace is #FDF5E6 in hexadecimal. In CSS you can write color: oldlace; or color: #FDF5E6; — both produce the same pixel.

What is OldLace in RGB?

OldLace is rgb(253, 245, 230): red 253, green 245, blue 230 on the 0–255 scale. As normalized 0–1 floats that is (0.992, 0.961, 0.902).

Is white or black text more readable on OldLace?

Black text is more readable. White on #FDF5E6 has a contrast ratio of 1.08:1 (Fail), black on #FDF5E6 has 19.38:1 (AAA). WCAG AA needs 4.5:1 for normal text.