Cardboard
Also known as: Wobbegong Brown , Taffy , Chalet , Amber Autumn
As a medium take on orange, Cardboard carries warm and inviting energy that suits friendly UI accents and children's products. For contrast, pair it with a blue from its complementary palette below. Accessibility-wise, it needs a dark backdrop: 8.11:1 on black clears AA.
Reference
Cardboard color codes
- HEX
- #C19A6C
- RGB
- rgb(193, 154, 108)
- RGBA
- rgba(193, 154, 108, 1)
- HSL
- hsl(32, 41%, 59%)
- HSV
- hsv(32, 44%, 76%)
- CMYK
- cmyk(0%, 20%, 44%, 24%)
- LAB
- lab(66.5 10.6 29.9)
- OKLCH
- oklch(71.1% 0.077 70.7)
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: tan #D2B48C · ΔE 7.5
- RAL 1002: Sand yellow #D2AA6D · ΔE 5.8 · 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 Cardboard works
- Web & UI: Best as a button fill, badge, or accent. Pair it with white text only at large sizes, and check contrast.
- 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: A secondary brand color by nature: it supports a stronger primary and shines in illustration.
- Web & UI: A supporting-cast color for UI: chart fills, tags, and empty-state illustrations, but not text.
Copy as: every ecosystem
Variations
Tints, shades, and tones of Cardboard
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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 Cardboard 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 2.59:1
AA fail AAA fail AA large fail
Aa on black
contrast 8.11:1
AA pass AAA pass AA large pass
Best text color on a Cardboard background: #000000
Palettes
Palettes featuring Cardboard
Cardboard with its complement
Soft neighbors of Cardboard
Cardboard triad
Explore
Similar colors
- Chalet #C29867 · ΔE 1.1
- Curry Sauce #BE9E6F · ΔE 2.5
- Lion #C19A62 · ΔE 2.6
- Outback #C9A375 · ΔE 2.6
- Tiger #BE9C67 · ΔE 2.9
- French Oak #BB9E7C · ΔE 3.9
Looking for maximum contrast instead? The complement of Cardboard is closest to Shipmate .
FAQ
Cardboard FAQs
What color is Cardboard?
Cardboard is a medium orange with the hex code #C19A6C. In HSL terms it has a hue of 32°, 41% saturation, and 59% lightness.
What is the hex code for Cardboard?
The hex code for Cardboard is #C19A6C. In RGB it's rgb(193, 154, 108), and in CMYK it's cmyk(0%, 20%, 44%, 24%).
What colors go well with Cardboard?
Cardboard 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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