Buff It
Also known as: Crushed Silk, Clam, Sandy Clay, Cool Concrete
Buff It sits on the warm side of the spectrum: a gentle orange that feels warm and inviting. Try it in friendly UI accents and children's products. Reach for a blue companion shade to give Buff It maximum contrast. Against dark backgrounds it stays legible (13.62:1), but avoid it as text on white.
Buff It color codes
- HEX
- #D9CFBE
- RGB
- rgb(217, 207, 190)
- RGBA
- rgba(217, 207, 190, 1)
- HSL
- hsl(38, 26%, 80%)
- HSV
- hsv(38, 12%, 85%)
- CMYK
- cmyk(0%, 5%, 12%, 15%)
- LAB
- lab(83.6 1.5 9.8)
- OKLCH
- oklch(85.8% 0.026 81.1)
Color intelligence
Displays accurately on every screen and translates well to print.
Temperature
neutral, leaning warm
subtle yellow undertone in this near-neutral
Nearest standard colors
- CSS: antiquewhite#FAEBD7 · ΔE 6.8
- RAL 1013 — Oyster white#E3D9C6 · ΔE 2.4 · 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 Buff It works
- 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.
- 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
Tints, shades, and tones of Buff It
Tints (lighter)
Shades (darker)
Color harmonies
Palettes built from Buff It 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 1.54:1
AA failAAA failAA large fail
Aa — on black
contrast 13.62:1
AA passAAA passAA large pass
Best text color on a Buff It background: #000000
Palettes featuring Buff It
Buff It with its complement
Soft neighbors of Buff It
Buff It triad
Similar colors
- Malt#DDCFBC · ΔE 1.8
- Warm Oats#D8CFBA · ΔE 1.9
- Bone#E0D7C6 · ΔE 1.9
- Fish Bone#E4D9C5 · ΔE 2.6
- Oyster#E3D3BF · ΔE 2.8
- Albescent#E1DACB · ΔE 2.8
Looking for maximum contrast instead? The complement of Buff It is closest to Steel Mist.
Buff It FAQs
What color is Buff It?
Buff It is a light orange with the hex code #D9CFBE. In HSL terms it has a hue of 38°, 26% saturation, and 80% lightness.
What is the hex code for Buff It?
The hex code for Buff It is #D9CFBE. In RGB it's rgb(217, 207, 190), and in CMYK it's cmyk(0%, 5%, 12%, 15%).
What colors go well with Buff It?
Buff It 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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