Acropolis
Also known as: Almeja , Sand Dollar White , Full Cream , Flower of Oahu
Acropolis is a pale, vivid orange that reads as warm and inviting. It earns its place in friendly UI accents and children's products. Set it against a blue accent when you want the combination to pop. Against dark backgrounds it stays legible (16.72:1), but avoid it as text on white.
Reference
Acropolis color codes
- HEX
- #F8E2CA
- RGB
- rgb(248, 226, 202)
- RGBA
- rgba(248, 226, 202, 1)
- HSL
- hsl(31, 77%, 88%)
- HSV
- hsv(31, 19%, 97%)
- CMYK
- cmyk(0%, 9%, 19%, 3%)
- LAB
- lab(91.2 5.0 14.7)
- OKLCH
- oklch(92.4% 0.040 69.7)
Analysis
Color intelligence
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Gamut
The full range of colors a device or space can show. sRGB is the common screen gamut; Display P3 is wider. A color outside a gamut cannot be shown accurately there and must be mapped inward.Full glossary entry →Displays accurately on every screen and translates well to print.
Temperature
Undertone
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neutral, leaning warm
subtle orange undertone in this near-neutral
Nearest standard colors
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Delta E (ΔE)
A measure of how different two colors look. Below 1 the difference is invisible to almost everyone; below 2.3 most people can't tell them apart; above 10 they are clearly different colors. We use CIEDE2000, the modern standard.Full glossary entry →
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Delta E (ΔE)
A measure of how different two colors look. Below 1 the difference is invisible to almost everyone; below 2.3 most people can't tell them apart; above 10 they are clearly different colors. We use CIEDE2000, the modern standard.Full glossary entry →- CSS: bisque #FFE4C4 · ΔE 2.7
- RAL 1015: Light ivory #E6D2B5 · ΔE 4.5 · approximate
RAL values are widely published approximations of the physical standard. For Pantone-adjacent workflows, match by eye against a physical fan deck. Pantone's values are proprietary and device-dependent, so we don't print lookups.
Where Acropolis works
- Web & UI: A natural surface tint: use it for cards, section backgrounds, or hover states instead of flat white.
- Interiors: A softer alternative to builder's white for walls, trim, or ceilings. It turns warmer under evening light.
- Fashion: Wears best as the statement piece, a top, scarf, or shoes, against neutral basics.
- Branding: High-energy brand material: strong for food, fitness, and youth-facing marks. Use sparingly in UI.
- Web & UI: A supporting-cast color for UI: chart fills, tags, and empty-state illustrations, but not text.
- Interiors: Strong for a whole room, excellent in doses: an accent wall, cabinetry, or a statement chair.
Copy as: every ecosystem
Variations
Tints, shades, and tones of Acropolis
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Tint
A color mixed with white, which raises its lightness. Pink is a tint of red. Tints feel softer and more open than the base color.Full glossary entry →
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Tint
A color mixed with white, which raises its lightness. Pink is a tint of red. Tints feel softer and more open than the base color.Full glossary entry →Tints (lighter)
Shades (darker)
Harmonies
Color harmonies
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Complementary colors
Two colors opposite each other on the wheel. They create the strongest contrast and make each other look more intense, so they work best used unevenly.Full glossary entry →
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Complementary colors
Two colors opposite each other on the wheel. They create the strongest contrast and make each other look more intense, so they work best used unevenly.Full glossary entry →Palettes built from Acropolis by rotating its hue in OKLCH space. Click any swatch to copy its hex code.
Complementary
Analogous
Triadic
Split-complementary
Tetradic
Monochromatic
Accessibility
Contrast & accessibility
Aa on white
contrast 1.26:1
AA fail AAA fail AA large fail
Aa on black
contrast 16.72:1
AA pass AAA pass AA large pass
Best text color on a Acropolis background: #000000
Palettes
Palettes featuring Acropolis
Acropolis with its complement
Soft neighbors of Acropolis
Acropolis triad
Explore
Similar colors
- Fondant #F4E2CF · ΔE 1.9
- Almond #EDDCC8 · ΔE 2.5
- Jakarta #EFDDC3 · ΔE 2.6
- Burrito #EED7C1 · ΔE 2.6
- Bisque #FFE4C4 · ΔE 2.7
- Buttercream #EFE0CD · ΔE 2.8
Looking for maximum contrast instead? The complement of Acropolis is closest to Cloudless .
FAQ
Acropolis FAQs
What color is Acropolis?
Acropolis is a light orange with the hex code #F8E2CA. In HSL terms it has a hue of 31°, 77% saturation, and 88% lightness.
What is the hex code for Acropolis?
The hex code for Acropolis is #F8E2CA. In RGB it's rgb(248, 226, 202), and in CMYK it's cmyk(0%, 9%, 19%, 3%).
What colors go well with Acropolis?
Acropolis pairs naturally with blue tones from its complementary harmony, and with cyan accents from its split-complementary palette. Its own tints and shades always work as a monochrome scheme.
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