Chai Latte
Also known as: Lion Cub , Sundown , Apricot Sherbet , Orpiment Yellow
As a pale take on orange, Chai Latte carries playful and vibrant energy that suits children's products and fitness brands. A blue counterpart from the complementary harmony gives it the most tension. Against dark backgrounds it stays legible (14.08:1), but avoid it as text on white.
Reference
Chai Latte color codes
- HEX
- #F9CBA0
- RGB
- rgb(249, 203, 160)
- RGBA
- rgba(249, 203, 160, 1)
- HSL
- hsl(29, 88%, 80%)
- HSV
- hsv(29, 36%, 98%)
- CMYK
- cmyk(0%, 18%, 36%, 2%)
- LAB
- lab(85.0 12.6 28.0)
- OKLCH
- oklch(87.2% 0.077 64.6)
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 4.4
- RAL 1014: Ivory #DDC49A · ΔE 7.2 · 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 Chai Latte works
- 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.
- Fashion: Wears best as the statement piece, a top, scarf, or shoes, against neutral basics.
- Branding: High-energy brand material: strong for food, fitness, and youth-facing marks. Use sparingly in UI.
- Branding: A secondary brand color by nature: it supports a stronger primary and shines in illustration.
Copy as: every ecosystem
Variations
Tints, shades, and tones of Chai Latte
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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 Chai Latte 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 1.49:1
AA fail AAA fail AA large fail
Aa on black
contrast 14.08:1
AA pass AAA pass AA large pass
Best text color on a Chai Latte background: #000000
Palettes
Palettes featuring Chai Latte
Chai Latte with its complement
Soft neighbors of Chai Latte
Chai Latte triad
Explore
Similar colors
- Negroni #EEC7A2 · ΔE 2.4
- Granola #F5CE9F · ΔE 2.8
- Peachy-Kini #F1BF92 · ΔE 2.9
- Polly #FFCAA4 · ΔE 3.0
- Tuscan #FBD5A6 · ΔE 3.6
- Laksa #E6BF95 · ΔE 3.8
Looking for maximum contrast instead? The complement of Chai Latte is closest to Droplet .
FAQ
Chai Latte FAQs
What color is Chai Latte?
Chai Latte is a light orange with the hex code #F9CBA0. In HSL terms it has a hue of 29°, 88% saturation, and 80% lightness.
What is the hex code for Chai Latte?
The hex code for Chai Latte is #F9CBA0. In RGB it's rgb(249, 203, 160), and in CMYK it's cmyk(0%, 18%, 36%, 2%).
What colors go well with Chai Latte?
Chai Latte 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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