Bone
Also known as: Skull , Gentle Lamb , Earthling , Neutral Ground
A gentle orange with a playful and vibrant character, Bone works well for friendly UI accents and children's products. Because it leans warm, balancing it with a blue keeps a palette from feeling one-note. Accessibility-wise, it needs a dark backdrop: 14.71:1 on black clears AA.
Reference
Bone color codes
- HEX
- #E0D7C6
- RGB
- rgb(224, 215, 198)
- RGBA
- rgba(224, 215, 198, 1)
- HSL
- hsl(39, 30%, 83%)
- HSV
- hsv(39, 12%, 88%)
- CMYK
- cmyk(0%, 4%, 12%, 12%)
- LAB
- lab(86.4 1.1 9.6)
- OKLCH
- oklch(88.2% 0.025 83.4)
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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neutral, leaning warm
subtle yellow undertone in this near-neutral
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: antiquewhite #FAEBD7 · ΔE 5.3
- RAL 1013: Oyster white #E3D9C6 · ΔE 0.9 · 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 Bone works
- Web & UI: A supporting-cast color for UI: chart fills, tags, and empty-state illustrations, but not text.
- Interiors: Soft and low-saturation: a candidate for full walls, where vivid colors overwhelm.
- Fashion: Wears best as the statement piece, a top, scarf, or shoes, against neutral basics.
- Branding: A secondary brand color by nature: it supports a stronger primary and shines in illustration.
- 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 Bone
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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 Bone 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 1.43:1
AA fail AAA fail AA large fail
Aa on black
contrast 14.71:1
AA pass AAA pass AA large pass
Best text color on a Bone background: #000000
Palettes
Palettes featuring Bone
Bone with its complement
Soft neighbors of Bone
Bone triad
Explore
Similar colors
- Albescent #E1DACB · ΔE 1.2
- Fish Bone #E4D9C5 · ΔE 1.3
- Coco Malt #E4DCC9 · ΔE 1.5
- Buff It #D9CFBE · ΔE 1.9
- Crepuscular #E7DCCE · ΔE 2.3
- Skeleton #EBDECC · ΔE 2.5
Looking for maximum contrast instead? The complement of Bone is closest to Steel Mist .
FAQ
Bone FAQs
What color is Bone?
Bone is a light orange with the hex code #E0D7C6. In HSL terms it has a hue of 39°, 30% saturation, and 83% lightness.
What is the hex code for Bone?
The hex code for Bone is #E0D7C6. In RGB it's rgb(224, 215, 198), and in CMYK it's cmyk(0%, 4%, 12%, 12%).
What colors go well with Bone?
Bone pairs naturally with blue tones from its complementary harmony. Its own tints and shades always work as a monochrome scheme.
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