Cream Puff
Also known as: Carotene, Melon Sorbet, Peach Encounter, Happy Prawn
Cream Puff sits on the warm side of the spectrum: a vivid orange that feels playful and vibrant. Try it in fitness brands and autumn palettes. A cyan counterpart from the complementary harmony gives it the most tension. Accessibility-wise, it needs a dark backdrop — 12.82:1 on black clears AA.
Cream Puff color codes
- HEX
- #FFBB99
- RGB
- rgb(255, 187, 153)
- RGBA
- rgba(255, 187, 153, 1)
- HSL
- hsl(20, 100%, 80%)
- HSV
- hsv(20, 40%, 100%)
- CMYK
- cmyk(0%, 27%, 40%, 0%)
- LAB
- lab(81.7 22.3 27.4)
- OKLCH
- oklch(84.7% 0.091 47.6)
Color intelligence
Displays accurately on every screen and translates well to print.
Temperature
warm
Nearest standard colors
- CSS: lightsalmon#FFA07A · ΔE 7.1
- RAL 1034 — Pastel yellow#EB9C52 · ΔE 12.3 · 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 Cream Puff 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 Cream Puff
Tints (lighter)
Shades (darker)
Color harmonies
Palettes built from Cream Puff 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 1.64:1
AA failAAA failAA large fail
Aa — on black
contrast 12.82:1
AA passAAA passAA large pass
Best text color on a Cream Puff background: #000000
Palettes featuring Cream Puff
Cream Puff with its complement
Soft neighbors of Cream Puff
Cream Puff triad
Similar colors
- Persicus#FFB49B · ΔE 4.0
- Wax Flower#EEB39E · ΔE 4.8
- Peach Fizz#FFA883 · ΔE 5.1
- Polly#FFCAA4 · ΔE 5.1
- Peach#FFB07C · ΔE 5.3
- Bellini#F4C9B1 · ΔE 6.2
Looking for maximum contrast instead? The complement of Cream Puff is closest to Sky.
Cream Puff FAQs
What color is Cream Puff?
Cream Puff is a light orange with the hex code #FFBB99. In HSL terms it has a hue of 20°, 100% saturation, and 80% lightness.
What is the hex code for Cream Puff?
The hex code for Cream Puff is #FFBB99. In RGB it's rgb(255, 187, 153), and in CMYK it's cmyk(0%, 27%, 40%, 0%).
What colors go well with Cream Puff?
Cream Puff pairs naturally with cyan tones from its complementary harmony. Its own tints and shades always work as a monochrome scheme.
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