Buttercream
Also known as: Mushroom White , Berkshire Lace , Coconut Cream Pie , Victorian Lace
As a pale take on orange, Buttercream carries playful and vibrant energy that suits 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.
Reference
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)
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 orange 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 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 for dividers, chart series, and illustration accents, and let neutrals carry the type.
- Interiors: Use it where you want the eye to land: a front door, built-ins, or one bold wall.
Copy as: every ecosystem
Variations
Tints, shades, and tones of Buttercream
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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 Buttercream 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 1.30:1
AA fail AAA fail AA large fail
Aa on black
contrast 16.21:1
AA pass AAA pass AA large pass
Best text color on a Buttercream background: #000000
Palettes
Palettes featuring Buttercream
Buttercream with its complement
Soft neighbors of Buttercream
Buttercream triad
Explore
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 .
FAQ
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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