Acropolis
Also known as: Almeja, Sand Dollar White, Full Cream, Flower of Oahu
Acropolis brings a friendly and enthusiastic feel to any palette. This pale orange is a natural fit for autumn palettes and friendly UI accents. 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.
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)
Color intelligence
Displays accurately on every screen and translates well to print.
Temperature
neutral, leaning warm
subtle orange undertone in this near-neutral
Nearest standard colors
- 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 — 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, empty-state illustrations — not text.
- Interiors: Strong for a whole room, excellent in doses: an accent wall, cabinetry, or a statement chair.
Copy as — every ecosystem
Tints, shades, and tones of Acropolis
Tints (lighter)
Shades (darker)
Color harmonies
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
Contrast & accessibility
Aa — on white
contrast 1.26:1
AA failAAA failAA large fail
Aa — on black
contrast 16.72:1
AA passAAA passAA large pass
Best text color on a Acropolis background: #000000
Palettes featuring Acropolis
Acropolis with its complement
Soft neighbors of Acropolis
Acropolis triad
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.
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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