Cauliflower
Also known as: Xiàng Yá Bái Ivory , Abbey White , Instant Relief , Baby Artichoke
Quietly bright and alert, Cauliflower is a warm-toned yellow that earns its keep in cheerful branding and kids' apps. Its complement lands in blue territory, which makes for striking two-color pairings. Accessibility-wise, it needs a dark backdrop: 16.65:1 on black clears AA.
Reference
Cauliflower color codes
- HEX
- #EBE5D0
- RGB
- rgb(235, 229, 208)
- RGBA
- rgba(235, 229, 208, 1)
- HSL
- hsl(47, 40%, 87%)
- HSV
- hsv(47, 11%, 92%)
- CMYK
- cmyk(0%, 3%, 11%, 8%)
- LAB
- lab(91.0 -0.5 11.0)
- OKLCH
- oklch(92.1% 0.029 93.8)
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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neutral, leaning warm
subtle yellow undertone in this near-neutral
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: beige #F5F5DC · ΔE 4.5
- RAL 9001: Cream #EFEBDC · ΔE 2.6 · 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 Cauliflower works
- Web & UI: A natural surface tint: use it for cards, section backgrounds, or hover states instead of flat white.
- Interiors: A softer alternative to builder's white for walls, trim, or ceilings. It turns warmer under evening light.
- 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.
- Interiors: Strong for a whole room, excellent in doses: an accent wall, cabinetry, or a statement chair.
Copy as: every ecosystem
Variations
Tints, shades, and tones of Cauliflower
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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 Cauliflower 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 1.26:1
AA fail AAA fail AA large fail
Aa on black
contrast 16.65:1
AA pass AAA pass AA large pass
Best text color on a Cauliflower background: #000000
Palettes
Palettes featuring Cauliflower
Cauliflower with its complement
Soft neighbors of Cauliflower
Cauliflower triad
Explore
Similar colors
- Eggshell #F0EAD6 · ΔE 1.2
- Mascarpone #ECE6D4 · ΔE 1.2
- Nylon #E9E3CB · ΔE 1.2
- Pearl #EAE0C8 · ΔE 2.1
- Fusilli #F1E8D6 · ΔE 2.3
- Coco Malt #E4DCC9 · ΔE 2.3
Looking for maximum contrast instead? The complement of Cauliflower is closest to Icy Plains .
FAQ
Cauliflower FAQs
What color is Cauliflower?
Cauliflower is a light yellow with the hex code #EBE5D0. In HSL terms it has a hue of 47°, 40% saturation, and 87% lightness.
What is the hex code for Cauliflower?
The hex code for Cauliflower is #EBE5D0. In RGB it's rgb(235, 229, 208), and in CMYK it's cmyk(0%, 3%, 11%, 8%).
What colors go well with Cauliflower?
Cauliflower pairs naturally with blue tones from its complementary harmony. Its own tints and shades always work as a monochrome scheme.
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