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 which ones. For accessible text, use it on black or near-black backgrounds (15.38:1, passes WCAG AA) rather than white.
Reference
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)
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: 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 for dividers, chart series, and 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: a front door, built-ins, or one bold wall.
Copy as: every ecosystem
Variations
Tints, shades, and tones of Coco Malt
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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 Coco Malt 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 1.37:1
AA fail AAA fail AA large fail
Aa on black
contrast 15.38:1
AA pass AAA pass AA large pass
Best text color on a Coco Malt background: #000000
Palettes
Palettes featuring Coco Malt
Coco Malt with its complement
Soft neighbors of Coco Malt
Coco Malt triad
Explore
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 .
FAQ
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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