What is the hex code for Light Pinkish Cinnamon?

Light Pinkish Cinnamon is #fcc79b. It appears in 1 historical color combination from Sanzo Wada's 1933 "A Dictionary of Color Combinations".

What does Light Pinkish Cinnamon look like on white and black backgrounds?

Light Pinkish Cinnamon (#fcc79b) has a WCAG contrast ratio of 1.52:1 against white (#FFFFFF) and 13.78:1 against black (#000000). WCAG AA requires 4.5:1 for normal text and 3:1 for large text.

Where does the color Light Pinkish Cinnamon come from?

Light Pinkish Cinnamon is documented in Sanzo Wada's "A Dictionary of Color Combinations" (1933, Seigensha Art Publishing 2010 reprint). Wada catalogued orange pigments and historical Japanese color terms. The source work is in the public domain.

Can I use Light Pinkish Cinnamon in my own design or brand?

Yes. The color name and hex value (#fcc79b) are factual data — not copyrightable. Our curation and descriptions are CC BY 4.0 licensed.

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Light Pinkish Cinnamon

About Light Pinkish Cinnamon

Light Pinkish Cinnamon is a light, vivid orange tone. Its hex value is #fcc79b — that is RGB 252, 199, 155, or HSL 27°, 94%, 80%.

It holds 13.8:1 contrast against dark, so Light Pinkish Cinnamon works best for body text, headings, and UI labels. (On white it scores 1.5:1; on black 13.8:1.)

Across Sanzo Wada's 1933 Dictionary of Color Combinations, Light Pinkish Cinnamon appears in 1 combination — most often paired with Ecru, Lemon Yellow and Turquoise Green.

Colours that go with Light Pinkish Cinnamon

From a standard colour wheel, Light Pinkish Cinnamon anchors these four classic schemes. Each swatch is computed from its exact hue, so every hex is a real, usable pairing.

Complementary

#fcc79b #9BD0FC

the hue directly opposite — the highest-contrast pairing, good for a single bold accent.

Analogous

#fcc79b #FC9BA0 #FCF89B

the two neighbours on the wheel — a calm, cohesive scheme that feels effortless.

Triadic

#fcc79b #9BFCC7 #C79BFC

two hues an even third of the wheel away — balanced and lively without clashing.

Split-complementary

#fcc79b #9BFCF7 #9BA0FC

the two colours either side of the complement — the contrast of a complement, softened.

How to use Light Pinkish Cinnamon

Light Pinkish Cinnamon is a light, vivid tone (HSL 27°, 94%, 80%), which makes it a soft background or a light accent. For text it passes WCAG AA for body text against a dark background (13.8:1) — safe for paragraphs, buttons and labels. When you do set type on it, use dark lettering. Pair it with its complement (#9BD0FC) for a focal accent, or with its analogous neighbours (#FC9BA0 and #FCF89B) for a quieter, harmonious feel.

Palettes with Light Pinkish Cinnamon

Light Pinkish Cinnamon appears in 1 combination from the archive. For how usage like this compares across the whole dictionary, see the data analysis of all 348 plates.

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