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
Displays accurately on every screen and translates well to print.
Temperature
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)
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
- 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.
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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