Cameo
Also known as: Shimmering Champagne , Cracked Wheat , Vanilla Custard , Alabaster Gleam
Cameo is what happens when orange turns pale and lively. The effect is playful and vibrant, made for autumn palettes and friendly UI accents. Reach for a blue companion shade to give Cameo maximum contrast. Against dark backgrounds it stays legible (15.95:1), but avoid it as text on white.
Reference
Cameo color codes
- HEX
- #F2DEBC
- RGB
- rgb(242, 222, 188)
- RGBA
- rgba(242, 222, 188, 1)
- HSL
- hsl(38, 67%, 84%)
- HSV
- hsv(38, 22%, 95%)
- CMYK
- cmyk(0%, 8%, 22%, 5%)
- LAB
- lab(89.5 3.2 19.4)
- OKLCH
- oklch(90.8% 0.050 81.0)
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: wheat #F5DEB3 · ΔE 2.5
- RAL 1015: Light ivory #E6D2B5 · ΔE 3.1 · 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 Cameo works
- Web & UI: A supporting-cast color for UI: chart fills, tags, and empty-state illustrations, but not text.
- Interiors: Strong for a whole room, excellent in doses: an accent wall, cabinetry, or a statement chair.
- Fashion: Wears best as the statement piece, a top, scarf, or shoes, against neutral basics.
- Branding: High-energy brand material: strong for food, fitness, and youth-facing marks. Use sparingly in UI.
- Branding: A secondary brand color by nature: it supports a stronger primary and shines in illustration.
Copy as: every ecosystem
Variations
Tints, shades, and tones of Cameo
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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 Cameo 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 1.32:1
AA fail AAA fail AA large fail
Aa on black
contrast 15.95:1
AA pass AAA pass AA large pass
Best text color on a Cameo background: #000000
Palettes
Palettes featuring Cameo
Cameo with its complement
Soft neighbors of Cameo
Cameo triad
Explore
Similar colors
- Butter Up #F4E0BB · ΔE 1.0
- Saturn #FAE5BF · ΔE 1.9
- Precious #F1DAB2 · ΔE 1.9
- Pastry #F8DEB8 · ΔE 2.1
- Jakarta #EFDDC3 · ΔE 2.5
- Candle Glow #FFE8C3 · ΔE 2.5
Looking for maximum contrast instead? The complement of Cameo is closest to Icy Plains .
FAQ
Cameo FAQs
What color is Cameo?
Cameo is a light orange with the hex code #F2DEBC. In HSL terms it has a hue of 38°, 67% saturation, and 84% lightness.
What is the hex code for Cameo?
The hex code for Cameo is #F2DEBC. In RGB it's rgb(242, 222, 188), and in CMYK it's cmyk(0%, 8%, 22%, 5%).
What colors go well with Cameo?
Cameo pairs naturally with blue tones from its complementary harmony. Its own tints and shades always work as a monochrome scheme.
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