Peach
HEX: #FFE5B4 | Modern Palette
Color Specifications
#FFE5B4
255, 229, 180
39°, 100% ,85%
0, 10, 29, 0
About Peach
Peach (#FFE5B4) is a color with RGB(255, 229, 180) and HSL(39.2°, 100%, 85.3%). It is commonly associated with Playful moods. In design, it fits Neon, Warm styles and is suitable for Text, Button, Background. Its complementary color is #B4CEFF, which creates strong contrast. Its triadic palette includes #B4FFE5 and #E5B4FF. The name comes from persicum malum (Latin).
- HEX: #FFE5B4
- RGB: 255, 229, 180
- HSL: 39.2°, 100%, 85.3%
- Mood: Playful
- Style: Neon, Warm
- Use case: Text, Button, Background
- Complementary color: #B4CEFF
- Triadic colors: #B4FFE5, #E5B4FF
- The name comes from persicum malum (Latin).
Live Components
Color Palettes
Color Harmonies
Complementary
The color directly opposite on the color wheel — creates maximum contrast and vibrance.
Analogous
Colors adjacent on the wheel — naturally harmonious and pleasing to the eye.
Triadic
Three colors equally spaced 120° apart — bold, balanced, and visually rich.
Split-Complementary
Two colors flanking the complement — high contrast with less tension than full complementary.
Tetradic (Square)
Four colors at 90° intervals — rich variety, best when one color dominates.
Monochromatic
Shades and tints of the same hue — cohesive, elegant, and easy to work with.
Shades & Tints
A seamless scale of #FFE5B4 from deepest shade to lightest tint.
Frequently Asked Questions
Name, History & Etymology
History
The peach (Prunus persica) is native to the region of Northwest China between the Tarim Basin and the north slopes of the Kunlun Mountains, where it was first domesticated and cultivated. It was brought to Persia and then to Europe by Alexander the Great, hence the Latin name 'persicum malum' (Persian apple). From Latin, it evolved through Old French 'pesche' and then into Middle English as 'peche' or 'peche'. The spelling 'peach' became standard later. The fruit has been cultivated for thousands of years and is highly valued for its sweet, juicy flesh.
First Recorded Use
The word 'peach' entered English via Old French 'pesche' from Vulgar Latin '*persica' (from Latin 'persicum malum'). The fruit itself was known in ancient times, but the English word's first documented use in its current form is around the 14th century.
Cultural Associations
Peaches hold significant cultural symbolism across various societies. In Chinese culture, peaches are symbols of immortality and longevity, often depicted in art and mythology (e.g., the Peaches of Immortality of the Queen Mother of the West). In Western cultures, peaches can symbolize prosperity, fertility, and a sweet disposition. The phrase 'peachy keen' implies something is excellent or delightful. The color 'peach' is often associated with warmth, softness, and femininity.
Code Snippets
/* Background */
.element {
background-color: #FFE5B4;
}
/* Text */
.element {
color: #FFE5B4;
}
/* Border */
.element {
border: 1px solid #FFE5B4;
}/* Linear gradient to complementary */
.element {
background: linear-gradient(
to right,
#FFE5B4,
#B4CEFF
);
}
/* Radial gradient */
.element {
background: radial-gradient(
circle,
#FFE5B4,
#B4CEFF
);
}// SCSS variable
$peach: #FFE5B4;
// With RGB channels (useful for rgba() usage)
$peach-r: 255;
$peach-g: 229;
$peach-b: 180;
// Usage
.element {
background-color: $peach;
color: rgba($peach-r, $peach-g, $peach-b, 0.8);
}