Butternut
Also known as: Candyman , Dwarven Peaches , Apricot Wash , Peachy
On screen, Butternut registers as warm and inviting: a soft orange at home in friendly UI accents and children's products. Because it leans warm, balancing it with a cyan keeps a palette from feeling one-note. Accessibility-wise, it needs a dark backdrop: 10.62:1 on black clears AA.
Reference
Butternut color codes
- HEX
- #FFA177
- RGB
- rgb(255, 161, 119)
- RGBA
- rgba(255, 161, 119, 1)
- HSL
- hsl(19, 100%, 73%)
- HSV
- hsv(19, 53%, 100%)
- CMYK
- cmyk(0%, 37%, 53%, 0%)
- LAB
- lab(75.4 32.8 37.1)
- OKLCH
- oklch(79.5% 0.126 44.6)
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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warm
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: lightsalmon #FFA07A · ΔE 1.2
- RAL 1034: Pastel yellow #EB9C52 · ΔE 10.2 · 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 Butternut works
- Web & UI: Reads as an interactive accent: fills, hovers, focus rings. Keep body text in a darker neutral.
- Interiors: Use it where you want the eye to land: a front door, built-ins, or one bold wall.
- 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.
- Branding: Best in a brand's supporting palette: packaging interiors, patterns, campaign accents.
Copy as: every ecosystem
Variations
Tints, shades, and tones of Butternut
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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 Butternut 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 1.98:1
AA fail AAA fail AA large fail
Aa on black
contrast 10.62:1
AA pass AAA pass AA large pass
Best text color on a Butternut background: #000000
Palettes
Palettes featuring Butternut
Butternut with its complement
Soft neighbors of Butternut
Butternut triad
Explore
Similar colors
- Peach Fizz #FFA883 · ΔE 2.1
- Papaya #FE985C · ΔE 4.7
- Kindleflame #E9967A · ΔE 5.4
- Peach #FFB07C · ΔE 5.6
- Ridgeback #EF985C · ΔE 6.4
- Nectarine #FF8656 · ΔE 6.5
Looking for maximum contrast instead? The complement of Butternut is closest to Sky .
FAQ
Butternut FAQs
What color is Butternut?
Butternut is a light orange with the hex code #FFA177. In HSL terms it has a hue of 19°, 100% saturation, and 73% lightness.
What is the hex code for Butternut?
The hex code for Butternut is #FFA177. In RGB it's rgb(255, 161, 119), and in CMYK it's cmyk(0%, 37%, 53%, 0%).
What colors go well with Butternut?
Butternut pairs naturally with cyan tones from its complementary harmony. Its own tints and shades always work as a monochrome scheme.
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