Creamy
Also known as: Jelly Yoghurt , Sugar Soap , Bright Ocarina , Hint of Vanilla
Creamy sits on the warm side of the spectrum: a gentle orange that feels playful and vibrant. Try it in 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.
Reference
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)
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: 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 for dividers, chart series, and illustration accents, and let neutrals carry the type.
- 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 Creamy
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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 Creamy 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 1.22:1
AA fail AAA fail AA large fail
Aa on black
contrast 17.24:1
AA pass AAA pass AA large pass
Best text color on a Creamy background: #000000
Palettes
Palettes featuring Creamy
Creamy with its complement
Soft neighbors of Creamy
Creamy triad
Explore
Similar colors
- Helium #EAE5D8 · ΔE 1.2
- Palladian #EEE9DF · ΔE 1.4
- Fuji Peak #F6EEE2 · ΔE 1.5
- Fusilli #F1E8D6 · ΔE 1.9
- Bianca #F4EFE0 · ΔE 2.0
- Hourglass #E5E0D5 · ΔE 2.1
Looking for maximum contrast instead? The complement of Creamy is closest to Cotton Boll .
FAQ
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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