Coco Malt
Also known as: Desert Plain, Light Hog Bristle, Vintage Linen, Jewett White
Quietly playful and vibrant, Coco Malt is a warm-toned orange that earns its keep in fitness brands and autumn palettes. Coco Malt plays well with blue tones — the harmonies below show exactly which ones. For accessible text, use it on black or near-black backgrounds (15.38:1, passes WCAG AA) rather than white.
Coco Malt color codes
- HEX
- #E4DCC9
- RGB
- rgb(228, 220, 201)
- RGBA
- rgba(228, 220, 201, 1)
- HSL
- hsl(42, 33%, 84%)
- HSV
- hsv(42, 12%, 89%)
- CMYK
- cmyk(0%, 4%, 12%, 11%)
- LAB
- lab(88.0 0.5 10.4)
- OKLCH
- oklch(89.6% 0.027 87.9)
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: antiquewhite#FAEBD7 · ΔE 4.8
- RAL 1013 — Oyster white#E3D9C6 · ΔE 1.1 · 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 Coco Malt works
- Web & UI: Use it decoratively — dividers, chart series, illustration accents — and let neutrals carry the type.
- Interiors: Muted enough to paint all four walls; sample it in both daylight and evening light before committing.
- Fashion: One garment in this color carries an outfit; two starts to compete.
- Branding: Best in a brand's supporting palette — packaging interiors, patterns, campaign accents.
- Interiors: Use it where you want the eye to land — front door, built-ins, or one bold wall.
Copy as — every ecosystem
Tints, shades, and tones of Coco Malt
Tints (lighter)
Shades (darker)
Color harmonies
Palettes built from Coco Malt 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 1.37:1
AA failAAA failAA large fail
Aa — on black
contrast 15.38:1
AA passAAA passAA large pass
Best text color on a Coco Malt background: #000000
Palettes featuring Coco Malt
Coco Malt with its complement
Soft neighbors of Coco Malt
Coco Malt triad
Similar colors
- Fish Bone#E4D9C5 · ΔE 1.5
- Bone#E0D7C6 · ΔE 1.5
- Albescent#E1DACB · ΔE 1.6
- Pearl#EAE0C8 · ΔE 2.0
- Cauliflower#EBE5D0 · ΔE 2.3
- Mascarpone#ECE6D4 · ΔE 2.3
Looking for maximum contrast instead? The complement of Coco Malt is closest to Blue Silk.
Coco Malt FAQs
What color is Coco Malt?
Coco Malt is a light orange with the hex code #E4DCC9. In HSL terms it has a hue of 42°, 33% saturation, and 84% lightness.
What is the hex code for Coco Malt?
The hex code for Coco Malt is #E4DCC9. In RGB it's rgb(228, 220, 201), and in CMYK it's cmyk(0%, 4%, 12%, 11%).
What colors go well with Coco Malt?
Coco Malt pairs naturally with blue tones from its complementary harmony. Its own tints and shades always work as a monochrome scheme.
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