Albescent
Also known as: Tiger Claw, Neutral Ground, Stretched Canvas, Carded Wool
Part of the orange family, Albescent pairs a pale base with a friendly and enthusiastic presence — ideal for friendly UI accents and children's products. Albescent plays well with blue tones — the harmonies below show exactly which ones. For accessible text, use it on black or near-black backgrounds (15.09:1, passes WCAG AA) rather than white.
Albescent color codes
- HEX
- #E1DACB
- RGB
- rgb(225, 218, 203)
- RGBA
- rgba(225, 218, 203, 1)
- HSL
- hsl(41, 27%, 84%)
- HSV
- hsv(41, 10%, 88%)
- CMYK
- cmyk(0%, 3%, 10%, 12%)
- LAB
- lab(87.3 0.6 8.3)
- OKLCH
- oklch(89.0% 0.022 85.9)
Color intelligence
Displays accurately on every screen and translates well to print.
Temperature
neutral, leaning warm
subtle yellow undertone in this near-neutral
Nearest standard colors
- CSS: antiquewhite#FAEBD7 · ΔE 5.3
- RAL 1013 — Oyster white#E3D9C6 · ΔE 1.8 · 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 Albescent works
- Web & UI: Use it decoratively — dividers, chart series, illustration accents — and let neutrals carry the type.
- Interiors: Muted enough to paint all four walls; sample it in both daylight and evening light before committing.
- Fashion: One garment in this color carries an outfit; two starts to compete.
- Branding: Best in a brand's supporting palette — packaging interiors, patterns, campaign accents.
- Interiors: Use it where you want the eye to land — front door, built-ins, or one bold wall.
Copy as — every ecosystem
Tints, shades, and tones of Albescent
Tints (lighter)
Shades (darker)
Color harmonies
Palettes built from Albescent 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 1.39:1
AA failAAA failAA large fail
Aa — on black
contrast 15.09:1
AA passAAA passAA large pass
Best text color on a Albescent background: #000000
Palettes featuring Albescent
Albescent with its complement
Soft neighbors of Albescent
Albescent triad
Similar colors
- Bone#E0D7C6 · ΔE 1.2
- Coco Malt#E4DCC9 · ΔE 1.6
- Merino#E1DBD0 · ΔE 1.7
- Athena#DCD7CC · ΔE 1.8
- Cocoon#DEDBCC · ΔE 2.0
- Hourglass#E5E0D5 · ΔE 2.2
Looking for maximum contrast instead? The complement of Albescent is closest to Blue Silk.
Albescent FAQs
What color is Albescent?
Albescent is a light orange with the hex code #E1DACB. In HSL terms it has a hue of 41°, 27% saturation, and 84% lightness.
What is the hex code for Albescent?
The hex code for Albescent is #E1DACB. In RGB it's rgb(225, 218, 203), and in CMYK it's cmyk(0%, 3%, 10%, 12%).
What colors go well with Albescent?
Albescent pairs naturally with blue tones from its complementary harmony. Its own tints and shades always work as a monochrome scheme.
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