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.

Palettes with Light Pinkish Cinnamon

Light Pinkish Cinnamon appears in 1 combination from the archive.

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