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Old Lace
Old Lace
#FDF5E6Click to copy
Old Lace Parameter Conversion Table
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RGBrgb(253, 245, 230)Copy
HSLhsl(39, 85%, 95%)Copy
HSV/HSBhsv(39, 9%, 99%)Copy
CMYKcmyk(0%, 3%, 9%, 1%)Copy
Old Lace Color Schemes
Complementary
#FDF5E6
Click to copy#E6EEFD
Click to copyAnalogous
#FDE9E6
Click to copy#FAFDE6
Click to copySplit Complementary
#E6F9FD
Click to copy#EAE6FD
Click to copyMonochromatic
#FDF5E6
Click to copy#FFFFFF
Click to copy#FFFFFF
Click to copy#F5CF88
Click to copy#EEA929
Click to copy#A46F0D
Click to copyOld Lace WCAG Accessibility Contrast
WCAG Calculator →The contrast ratio of this color against common foreground/background colors (based on the WCAG 2.1 standard)
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White background #FFFFFF
1.08 : 1
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Black background #000000
19.38 : 1
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Light gray background #F5F5F5
1.01 : 1
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Dark gray background #333333
11.66 : 1
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Old Lace Shade Variants
Gradient Generator →Lighten with White Mixed with white for a lighter, softer color
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Muted / Morandi Mixed with gray and desaturated for a sophisticated muted tone
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Old Lace Color Introduction
Definition
Old Lace (HEX #FDF5E6) has the RGB value rgb(253, 245, 230), the HSL value hsl(39°, 85%, 95%) and the CMYK print value cmyk(0%, 3%, 9%, 1%). In terms of color schemes, the complement of Old Lace is #E6EEFD, and placing the two side by side produces a striking, eye-catching contrast; paired with the analogous colors #FDEAE6 and #FAFDE6 that sit next to it on the color wheel, it transitions naturally and harmoniously; in a split-complementary scheme (#E6FAFD, #E9E6FD) it keeps its contrast tension without losing layering; and a monochromatic scheme built on Old Lace uses gradients of lightness and saturation to create a unified design with a strong sense of depth. Under the WCAG accessibility standard, Old Lace has a contrast ratio of 1.08:1 against white and 19.38:1 against black; paired with a black background it reaches AAA, making it ideal for text and accent colors in dark mode.
Color Characteristics
Orange blends the passion of red with the brightness of yellow, evoking sunsets, fruit and campfires. Warm yet energetic, it is widely used in food, e-commerce and sports brands. Specifically, Old Lace has a lightness of 95% and a saturation of 85%, an extremely light tone close to white, ideal as a spacious light background that sets off darker content; moreover, its saturation is extremely high and its visual tension is strong, so it works best used sparingly as a focal accent. In a word: A yellowed, vintage lace color.
Color Psychology
Orange can evoke pleasure, friendliness and appetite, with a marked approachable quality; psychologically it symbolizes vitality, optimism and creativity. For this reason Old Lace tends to leave a first impression of being warm and friendly in the viewer’s mind, and this emotional tone also defines the role it plays in design.
Best Uses
Orange suits food packaging, e-commerce campaigns, children’s products and any scene that needs to convey warmth and energy. In real projects, Old Lace is also often used as a light background or supporting negative space; in “Orange”-themed designs, the adjacent colors or lightness gradients built around it quickly establish a cohesive, clearly layered color scheme.
Old Lace Featured In
This color is included in the following color cards and color families. Click a card to browse more colors in the corresponding collection.