Couscous
Also known as: Crème Brûlée, Lemon Drops, Peach Crème Brûlée, Cheerful Hue
A vivid orange with a playful and vibrant character, Couscous works beautifully for children's products and fitness brands. Because it leans warm, balancing it with a blue keeps a palette from feeling one-note. Against dark backgrounds it stays legible (16.60:1), but avoid it as text on white.
Couscous color codes
- HEX
- #FFE29B
- RGB
- rgb(255, 226, 155)
- RGBA
- rgba(255, 226, 155, 1)
- HSL
- hsl(43, 100%, 80%)
- HSV
- hsv(43, 39%, 100%)
- CMYK
- cmyk(0%, 11%, 39%, 0%)
- LAB
- lab(91.1 3.3 38.6)
- OKLCH
- oklch(92.1% 0.095 88.2)
Color intelligence
Displays accurately on every screen and translates well to print.
Temperature
warm
Nearest standard colors
- CSS: moccasin#FFE4B5 · ΔE 5.3
- RAL 1014 — Ivory#DDC49A · ΔE 9.3 · 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 Couscous works
- Web & UI: Use it decoratively — dividers, chart series, illustration accents — and let neutrals carry the type.
- Interiors: Use it where you want the eye to land — front door, built-ins, or one bold wall.
- Fashion: One garment in this color carries an outfit; two starts to compete.
- Branding: Commands attention in logos and packaging; balance it with generous neutral space.
- Branding: Best in a brand's supporting palette — packaging interiors, patterns, campaign accents.
Copy as — every ecosystem
Tints, shades, and tones of Couscous
Tints (lighter)
Shades (darker)
Color harmonies
Palettes built from Couscous 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 16.60:1
AA passAAA passAA large pass
Best text color on a Couscous background: #000000
Palettes featuring Couscous
Couscous with its complement
Soft neighbors of Couscous
Couscous triad
Similar colors
- Sunbathed#F5DD98 · ΔE 1.9
- Honey Bee#FCDFA4 · ΔE 2.6
- Daisy Desi#FCDF8A · ΔE 2.7
- Pancake#F7D788 · ΔE 2.9
- Sprouted#F3D48B · ΔE 3.2
- Hazy Moon#F1DCA1 · ΔE 3.3
Looking for maximum contrast instead? The complement of Couscous is closest to Icy Plains.
Couscous FAQs
What color is Couscous?
Couscous is a light orange with the hex code #FFE29B. In HSL terms it has a hue of 43°, 100% saturation, and 80% lightness.
What is the hex code for Couscous?
The hex code for Couscous is #FFE29B. In RGB it's rgb(255, 226, 155), and in CMYK it's cmyk(0%, 11%, 39%, 0%).
What colors go well with Couscous?
Couscous pairs naturally with blue tones from its complementary harmony. Its own tints and shades always work as a monochrome scheme.
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