Bookworm
Also known as: Canada Goose Eggs, Hazel Blush, Newmarket Sausage, Head in the Sand
Bookworm brings a warm and inviting feel to any palette. This pale orange is a natural fit for fitness brands and autumn palettes. Set it against a blue accent when you want the combination to pop. For accessible text, use it on black or near-black backgrounds (16.57:1, passes WCAG AA) rather than white.
Bookworm color codes
- HEX
- #EBE3DE
- RGB
- rgb(235, 227, 222)
- RGBA
- rgba(235, 227, 222, 1)
- HSL
- hsl(23, 25%, 90%)
- HSV
- hsv(23, 6%, 92%)
- CMYK
- cmyk(0%, 3%, 6%, 8%)
- LAB
- lab(90.8 2.2 3.5)
- OKLCH
- oklch(92.1% 0.011 54.5)
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 3.6
- RAL 9001 — Cream#EFEBDC · ΔE 5.8 · 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 Bookworm 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: A secondary brand color by nature: it supports a stronger primary and shines in illustration.
- Web & UI: A supporting-cast color for UI: chart fills, tags, empty-state illustrations — not text.
- Interiors: Soft and low-saturation — a candidate for full walls, where vivid colors overwhelm.
Copy as — every ecosystem
Tints, shades, and tones of Bookworm
Tints (lighter)
Shades (darker)
Color harmonies
Palettes built from Bookworm 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 1.27:1
AA failAAA failAA large fail
Aa — on black
contrast 16.57:1
AA passAAA passAA large pass
Best text color on a Bookworm background: #000000
Palettes featuring Bookworm
Bookworm with its complement
Soft neighbors of Bookworm
Bookworm triad
Similar colors
- Holy Ghost#EFE9E6 · ΔE 1.7
- Grim Grey#E3DCD6 · ΔE 1.8
- Gardenia#F1E8DF · ΔE 2.2
- Dallas Dust#ECE0D6 · ΔE 2.5
- Foggy Day#E7E3DB · ΔE 2.9
- Ghosted#E2E0DC · ΔE 3.0
Looking for maximum contrast instead? The complement of Bookworm is closest to Cityscape.
Bookworm FAQs
What color is Bookworm?
Bookworm is a light orange with the hex code #EBE3DE. In HSL terms it has a hue of 23°, 25% saturation, and 90% lightness.
What is the hex code for Bookworm?
The hex code for Bookworm is #EBE3DE. In RGB it's rgb(235, 227, 222), and in CMYK it's cmyk(0%, 3%, 6%, 8%).
What colors go well with Bookworm?
Bookworm 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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