Bisque
Also known as: Satin Blush, Fall Straw, Budder Skin, Sour Tarts
Quietly warm and inviting, Bisque is a warm-toned orange that earns its keep in fitness brands and autumn palettes. Bisque plays well with blue tones — the harmonies below show exactly which ones. Against dark backgrounds it stays legible (17.15:1), but avoid it as text on white.
Bisque color codes
- HEX
- #FFE4C4
- RGB
- rgb(255, 228, 196)
- RGBA
- rgba(255, 228, 196, 1)
- HSL
- hsl(33, 100%, 88%)
- HSV
- hsv(33, 23%, 100%)
- CMYK
- cmyk(0%, 11%, 23%, 0%)
- LAB
- lab(92.2 6.0 19.2)
- OKLCH
- oklch(93.3% 0.051 71.8)
Color intelligence
Displays accurately on every screen and translates well to print.
Temperature
warm
Nearest standard colors
- CSS: bisque#FFE4C4 · ΔE 0.0
- 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 Bisque 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 Bisque
Tints (lighter)
Shades (darker)
Color harmonies
Palettes built from Bisque 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 1.22:1
AA failAAA failAA large fail
Aa — on black
contrast 17.15:1
AA passAAA passAA large pass
Best text color on a Bisque background: #000000
Palettes featuring Bisque
Bisque with its complement
Soft neighbors of Bisque
Bisque triad
Similar colors
- Pastry#F8DEB8 · ΔE 2.6
- Acropolis#F8E2CA · ΔE 2.7
- Candle Glow#FFE8C3 · ΔE 2.8
- Cameo#F2DEBC · ΔE 3.6
- Saturn#FAE5BF · ΔE 3.7
- Jakarta#EFDDC3 · ΔE 3.7
Looking for maximum contrast instead? The complement of Bisque is closest to Cloudless.
Bisque FAQs
What color is Bisque?
Bisque is a light orange with the hex code #FFE4C4. In HSL terms it has a hue of 33°, 100% saturation, and 88% lightness.
What is the hex code for Bisque?
The hex code for Bisque is #FFE4C4. In RGB it's rgb(255, 228, 196), and in CMYK it's cmyk(0%, 11%, 23%, 0%).
What colors go well with Bisque?
Bisque 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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