Chai Latte

Also known as: Lion Cub, Sundown, Apricot Sherbet, Orpiment Yellow

Expect playful and vibrant associations from Chai Latte — a pale orange well suited to 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.

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)

Color intelligence

sRGB safe

Displays accurately on every screen and translates well to print.

Temperature

CoolWarm

warm

Nearest standard colors

  • 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, empty-state illustrations — 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

Tints, shades, and tones of Chai Latte

Tints (lighter)

Shades (darker)

Tones (muted)

Color harmonies

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

Contrast & accessibility

Aa — on white

contrast 1.49:1

AA failAAA failAA large fail

Aa — on black

contrast 14.08:1

AA passAAA passAA large pass

Best text color on a Chai Latte background: #000000

Palettes featuring Chai Latte

Chai Latte with its complement

Soft neighbors of Chai Latte

Chai Latte triad

Similar colors

Looking for maximum contrast instead? The complement of Chai Latte is closest to Droplet.

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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