Cauliflower
Also known as: Xiàng Yá Bái Ivory, Abbey White, Instant Relief, Baby Artichoke
Cauliflower brings a bright and alert feel to any palette. This pale yellow is a natural fit for 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.
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)
Color intelligence
Displays accurately on every screen and translates well to print.
Temperature
neutral, leaning warm
subtle yellow undertone in this near-neutral
Nearest standard colors
- 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 — 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, empty-state illustrations — not text.
- Interiors: Strong for a whole room, excellent in doses: an accent wall, cabinetry, or a statement chair.
Copy as — every ecosystem
Tints, shades, and tones of Cauliflower
Tints (lighter)
Shades (darker)
Color harmonies
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
Contrast & accessibility
Aa — on white
contrast 1.26:1
AA failAAA failAA large fail
Aa — on black
contrast 16.65:1
AA passAAA passAA large pass
Best text color on a Cauliflower background: #000000
Palettes featuring Cauliflower
Cauliflower with its complement
Soft neighbors of Cauliflower
Cauliflower triad
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.
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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