Cashew Nut
Also known as: Peach Darling , Sweet Orange , Desert Sand , Sun Kiss
Cashew Nut is a pale, lively orange that reads as warm and inviting. It earns its place in friendly UI accents and children's products. Its complement lands in blue territory, which makes for striking two-color pairings. For accessible text, use it on black or near-black backgrounds (13.89:1, passes WCAG AA) rather than white.
Reference
Cashew Nut color codes
- HEX
- #EDCCB3
- RGB
- rgb(237, 204, 179)
- RGBA
- rgba(237, 204, 179, 1)
- HSL
- hsl(26, 62%, 82%)
- HSV
- hsv(26, 24%, 93%)
- CMYK
- cmyk(0%, 14%, 24%, 7%)
- LAB
- lab(84.4 9.2 17.0)
- OKLCH
- oklch(86.7% 0.050 59.2)
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: peachpuff #FFDAB9 · ΔE 4.1
- RAL 1015: Light ivory #E6D2B5 · ΔE 6.1 · 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 Cashew Nut works
- 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.
- 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.
- Branding: Best in a brand's supporting palette: packaging interiors, patterns, campaign accents.
Copy as: every ecosystem
Variations
Tints, shades, and tones of Cashew Nut
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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 Cashew Nut 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 1.51:1
AA fail AAA fail AA large fail
Aa on black
contrast 13.89:1
AA pass AAA pass AA large pass
Best text color on a Cashew Nut background: #000000
Palettes
Palettes featuring Cashew Nut
Cashew Nut with its complement
Soft neighbors of Cashew Nut
Cashew Nut triad
Explore
Similar colors
- Bellini #F4C9B1 · ΔE 3.5
- Negroni #EEC7A2 · ΔE 3.9
- Burrito #EED7C1 · ΔE 4.1
- Peach Puff #FFDAB9 · ΔE 4.1
- Coral Kiss #FFDDC7 · ΔE 4.2
- Larb Gai #DFC6AA · ΔE 4.2
Looking for maximum contrast instead? The complement of Cashew Nut is closest to Ariel .
FAQ
Cashew Nut FAQs
What color is Cashew Nut?
Cashew Nut is a light orange with the hex code #EDCCB3. In HSL terms it has a hue of 26°, 62% saturation, and 82% lightness.
What is the hex code for Cashew Nut?
The hex code for Cashew Nut is #EDCCB3. In RGB it's rgb(237, 204, 179), and in CMYK it's cmyk(0%, 14%, 24%, 7%).
What colors go well with Cashew Nut?
Cashew Nut 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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