Alpaca
Also known as: Creme Angels, Sugar Dust, Bermuda Shell, Fine White
Part of the orange family, Alpaca pairs a pale base with a friendly and enthusiastic presence — ideal for fitness brands and autumn palettes. Match it with blue accents when the design calls for energy over calm. For accessible text, use it on black or near-black backgrounds (18.24:1, passes WCAG AA) rather than white.
Alpaca color codes
- HEX
- #F9EDE2
- RGB
- rgb(249, 237, 226)
- RGBA
- rgba(249, 237, 226, 1)
- HSL
- hsl(29, 66%, 93%)
- HSV
- hsv(29, 9%, 98%)
- CMYK
- cmyk(0%, 5%, 9%, 2%)
- LAB
- lab(94.5 2.8 6.9)
- OKLCH
- oklch(95.3% 0.020 65.1)
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: linen#FAF0E6 · ΔE 1.0
- RAL 9001 — Cream#EFEBDC · ΔE 4.9 · 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 Alpaca 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 Alpaca
Tints (lighter)
Shades (darker)
Color harmonies
Palettes built from Alpaca 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 1.15:1
AA failAAA failAA large fail
Aa — on black
contrast 18.24:1
AA passAAA passAA large pass
Best text color on a Alpaca background: #000000
Palettes featuring Alpaca
Alpaca with its complement
Soft neighbors of Alpaca
Alpaca triad
Similar colors
- Linen#FAF0E6 · ΔE 1.0
- Gardenia#F1E8DF · ΔE 1.8
- Fuji Peak#F6EEE2 · ΔE 2.1
- Seashell#FFF5EE · ΔE 2.4
- Long Beach#FAEFDF · ΔE 2.5
- Powdered#F9F2E7 · ΔE 2.5
Looking for maximum contrast instead? The complement of Alpaca is closest to Freeze Up.
Alpaca FAQs
What color is Alpaca?
Alpaca is a light orange with the hex code #F9EDE2. In HSL terms it has a hue of 29°, 66% saturation, and 93% lightness.
What is the hex code for Alpaca?
The hex code for Alpaca is #F9EDE2. In RGB it's rgb(249, 237, 226), and in CMYK it's cmyk(0%, 5%, 9%, 2%).
What colors go well with Alpaca?
Alpaca 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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