Bisque
Also known as: Satin Blush , Fall Straw , Budder Skin , Sour Tarts
Part of the orange family, Bisque pairs a pale base with a warm and inviting presence. It belongs in fitness brands and autumn palettes. Bisque plays well with blue tones. The harmonies below show which ones. Against dark backgrounds it stays legible (17.15:1), but avoid it as text on white.
Reference
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)
Analysis
Color intelligence
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Gamut
The full range of colors a device or space can show. sRGB is the common screen gamut; Display P3 is wider. A color outside a gamut cannot be shown accurately there and must be mapped inward.Full glossary entry →Displays accurately on every screen and translates well to print.
Temperature
Undertone
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warm
Nearest standard colors
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Delta E (ΔE)
A measure of how different two colors look. Below 1 the difference is invisible to almost everyone; below 2.3 most people can't tell them apart; above 10 they are clearly different colors. We use CIEDE2000, the modern standard.Full glossary entry →
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Delta E (ΔE)
A measure of how different two colors look. Below 1 the difference is invisible to almost everyone; below 2.3 most people can't tell them apart; above 10 they are clearly different colors. We use CIEDE2000, the modern standard.Full glossary entry →- 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. It turns 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, and empty-state illustrations, but not text.
- Interiors: Strong for a whole room, excellent in doses: an accent wall, cabinetry, or a statement chair.
Copy as: every ecosystem
Variations
Tints, shades, and tones of Bisque
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Tint
A color mixed with white, which raises its lightness. Pink is a tint of red. Tints feel softer and more open than the base color.Full glossary entry →
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Tint
A color mixed with white, which raises its lightness. Pink is a tint of red. Tints feel softer and more open than the base color.Full glossary entry →Tints (lighter)
Shades (darker)
Harmonies
Color harmonies
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Complementary colors
Two colors opposite each other on the wheel. They create the strongest contrast and make each other look more intense, so they work best used unevenly.Full glossary entry →
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Complementary colors
Two colors opposite each other on the wheel. They create the strongest contrast and make each other look more intense, so they work best used unevenly.Full glossary entry →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
Accessibility
Contrast & accessibility
Aa on white
contrast 1.22:1
AA fail AAA fail AA large fail
Aa on black
contrast 17.15:1
AA pass AAA pass AA large pass
Best text color on a Bisque background: #000000
Palettes
Palettes featuring Bisque
Bisque with its complement
Soft neighbors of Bisque
Bisque triad
Explore
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 .
FAQ
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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