Beeswax
Also known as: Golden Fleece, Shortcake, Subtle Glow, Bakelite
Beeswax brings a friendly and enthusiastic feel to any palette. This soft orange is a natural fit for friendly UI accents and children's products. Reach for a blue companion shade to give Beeswax maximum contrast. Against dark backgrounds it stays legible (14.77:1), but avoid it as text on white.
Beeswax color codes
- HEX
- #E9D7AB
- RGB
- rgb(233, 215, 171)
- RGBA
- rgba(233, 215, 171, 1)
- HSL
- hsl(43, 58%, 79%)
- HSV
- hsv(43, 27%, 91%)
- CMYK
- cmyk(0%, 8%, 27%, 9%)
- LAB
- lab(86.7 1.5 24.2)
- OKLCH
- oklch(88.3% 0.061 88.4)
Color intelligence
Displays accurately on every screen and translates well to print.
Temperature
warm
Nearest standard colors
- CSS: wheat#F5DEB3 · ΔE 2.6
- RAL 1015 — Light ivory#E6D2B5 · ΔE 5.0 · 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 Beeswax works
- Web & UI: Use it decoratively — dividers, chart series, illustration accents — and let neutrals carry the type.
- Interiors: Use it where you want the eye to land — front door, built-ins, or one bold wall.
- Fashion: One garment in this color carries an outfit; two starts to compete.
- Branding: Commands attention in logos and packaging; balance it with generous neutral space.
- Branding: Best in a brand's supporting palette — packaging interiors, patterns, campaign accents.
Copy as — every ecosystem
Tints, shades, and tones of Beeswax
Tints (lighter)
Shades (darker)
Color harmonies
Palettes built from Beeswax 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 1.42:1
AA failAAA failAA large fail
Aa — on black
contrast 14.77:1
AA passAAA passAA large pass
Best text color on a Beeswax background: #000000
Palettes featuring Beeswax
Beeswax with its complement
Soft neighbors of Beeswax
Beeswax triad
Similar colors
- Vinaigrette#EFDAAE · ΔE 1.4
- Tortilla#EFDBA7 · ΔE 2.1
- Woven#E0D1A0 · ΔE 2.5
- Sauerkraut#EEE0B9 · ΔE 2.6
- Precious#F1DAB2 · ΔE 2.7
- Flan#F6E3B4 · ΔE 2.8
Looking for maximum contrast instead? The complement of Beeswax is closest to Icy Plains.
Beeswax FAQs
What color is Beeswax?
Beeswax is a light orange with the hex code #E9D7AB. In HSL terms it has a hue of 43°, 58% saturation, and 79% lightness.
What is the hex code for Beeswax?
The hex code for Beeswax is #E9D7AB. In RGB it's rgb(233, 215, 171), and in CMYK it's cmyk(0%, 8%, 27%, 9%).
What colors go well with Beeswax?
Beeswax pairs naturally with blue tones from its complementary harmony. Its own tints and shades always work as a monochrome scheme.
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