Buttercream
Also known as: Mushroom White, Berkshire Lace, Coconut Cream Pie, Victorian Lace
Buttercream sits on the warm side of the spectrum: a lively orange that feels playful and vibrant. Try it in autumn palettes and friendly UI accents. Set it against a blue accent when you want the combination to pop. For accessible text, use it on black or near-black backgrounds (16.21:1, passes WCAG AA) rather than white.
Buttercream color codes
- HEX
- #EFE0CD
- RGB
- rgb(239, 224, 205)
- RGBA
- rgba(239, 224, 205, 1)
- HSL
- hsl(34, 52%, 87%)
- HSV
- hsv(34, 14%, 94%)
- CMYK
- cmyk(0%, 6%, 14%, 6%)
- LAB
- lab(90.0 3.0 11.3)
- OKLCH
- oklch(91.4% 0.030 73.9)
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: antiquewhite#FAEBD7 · ΔE 2.4
- RAL 1013 — Oyster white#E3D9C6 · ΔE 3.0 · 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 Buttercream works
- Web & UI: Too light for text, ideal as a background wash that keeps a page from feeling sterile.
- Interiors: Wall-to-wall safe: it behaves like a white with personality, especially in north-facing rooms.
- Fashion: One garment in this color carries an outfit; two starts to compete.
- Branding: Commands attention in logos and packaging; balance it with generous neutral space.
- Web & UI: Use it decoratively — dividers, chart series, illustration accents — and let neutrals carry the type.
- Interiors: Use it where you want the eye to land — front door, built-ins, or one bold wall.
Copy as — every ecosystem
Tints, shades, and tones of Buttercream
Tints (lighter)
Shades (darker)
Color harmonies
Palettes built from Buttercream 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 1.30:1
AA failAAA failAA large fail
Aa — on black
contrast 16.21:1
AA passAAA passAA large pass
Best text color on a Buttercream background: #000000
Palettes featuring Buttercream
Buttercream with its complement
Soft neighbors of Buttercream
Buttercream triad
Similar colors
- Skeleton#EBDECC · ΔE 1.0
- Almond#EDDCC8 · ΔE 1.2
- Fondant#F4E2CF · ΔE 1.5
- Pita#F5E7D2 · ΔE 1.8
- Crepuscular#E7DCCE · ΔE 2.3
- Moccasin#FBEBD6 · ΔE 2.5
Looking for maximum contrast instead? The complement of Buttercream is closest to Cloudless.
Buttercream FAQs
What color is Buttercream?
Buttercream is a light orange with the hex code #EFE0CD. In HSL terms it has a hue of 34°, 52% saturation, and 87% lightness.
What is the hex code for Buttercream?
The hex code for Buttercream is #EFE0CD. In RGB it's rgb(239, 224, 205), and in CMYK it's cmyk(0%, 6%, 14%, 6%).
What colors go well with Buttercream?
Buttercream 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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