Cashew Nut
Also known as: Peach Darling, Sweet Orange, Desert Sand, Sun Kiss
As a pale take on orange, Cashew Nut carries warm and inviting energy that suits 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.
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)
Color intelligence
Displays accurately on every screen and translates well to print.
Temperature
warm
Nearest standard colors
- 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 — dividers, chart series, illustration accents — and let neutrals carry the type.
- Interiors: Use it where you want the eye to land — 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
Tints, shades, and tones of Cashew Nut
Tints (lighter)
Shades (darker)
Color harmonies
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
Contrast & accessibility
Aa — on white
contrast 1.51:1
AA failAAA failAA large fail
Aa — on black
contrast 13.89:1
AA passAAA passAA large pass
Best text color on a Cashew Nut background: #000000
Palettes featuring Cashew Nut
Cashew Nut with its complement
Soft neighbors of Cashew Nut
Cashew Nut triad
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.
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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