Creamy

Also known as: Jelly Yoghurt, Sugar Soap, Bright Ocarina, Hint of Vanilla

As a pale take on orange, Creamy carries playful and vibrant energy that suits friendly UI accents and children's products. Its complement lands in blue territory, which makes for striking two-color pairings. Accessibility-wise, it needs a dark backdrop — 17.24:1 on black clears AA.

Creamy color codes

HEX
#EFE8DB
RGB
rgb(239, 232, 219)
RGBA
rgba(239, 232, 219, 1)
HSL
hsl(39, 38%, 90%)
HSV
hsv(39, 8%, 94%)
CMYK
cmyk(0%, 3%, 8%, 6%)
LAB
lab(92.3 0.8 7.2)
OKLCH
oklch(93.3% 0.019 83.1)

Color intelligence

sRGB safe

Displays accurately on every screen and translates well to print.

Temperature

CoolWarm

neutral, leaning warm

subtle yellow undertone in this near-neutral

Nearest standard colors

  • CSS: oldlace#FDF5E6 · ΔE 2.8
  • RAL 9001 — Cream#EFEBDC · ΔE 2.0 · 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 Creamy works

  • Web & UI: Too light for text, ideal as a background wash that keeps a page from feeling sterile.
  • Interiors: Wall-to-wall safe: it behaves like a white with personality, especially in north-facing rooms.
  • 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.
  • 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.

Copy as — every ecosystem

Tints, shades, and tones of Creamy

Tints (lighter)

Shades (darker)

Tones (muted)

Color harmonies

Palettes built from Creamy 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 1.22:1

AA failAAA failAA large fail

Aa — on black

contrast 17.24:1

AA passAAA passAA large pass

Best text color on a Creamy background: #000000

Palettes featuring Creamy

Creamy with its complement

Soft neighbors of Creamy

Creamy triad

Similar colors

Looking for maximum contrast instead? The complement of Creamy is closest to Cotton Boll.

Creamy FAQs

What color is Creamy?

Creamy is a light orange with the hex code #EFE8DB. In HSL terms it has a hue of 39°, 38% saturation, and 90% lightness.

What is the hex code for Creamy?

The hex code for Creamy is #EFE8DB. In RGB it's rgb(239, 232, 219), and in CMYK it's cmyk(0%, 3%, 8%, 6%).

What colors go well with Creamy?

Creamy pairs naturally with blue tones from its complementary harmony. Its own tints and shades always work as a monochrome scheme.

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