Crepe
Also known as: Pebble Path , Thermos , Stacked Limestone , Smooth Beech
Part of the orange family, Crepe pairs a soft base with a friendly and enthusiastic presence. It belongs in children's products and fitness brands. Reach for a blue companion shade to give Crepe maximum contrast. Accessibility-wise, it needs a dark backdrop: 11.42:1 on black clears AA.
Reference
Crepe color codes
- HEX
- #D4BC94
- RGB
- rgb(212, 188, 148)
- RGBA
- rgba(212, 188, 148, 1)
- HSL
- hsl(38, 43%, 71%)
- HSV
- hsv(38, 30%, 83%)
- CMYK
- cmyk(0%, 11%, 30%, 17%)
- LAB
- lab(77.6 4.5 23.6)
- OKLCH
- oklch(80.6% 0.060 80.3)
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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warm
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: tan #D2B48C · ΔE 2.8
- RAL 1014: Ivory #DDC49A · ΔE 2.1 · 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 Crepe works
- Web & UI: Best as a button fill, badge, or accent. Pair it with white text only at large sizes, and check contrast.
- Interiors: Strong for a whole room, excellent in doses: an accent wall, cabinetry, or a statement chair.
- Fashion: Wears best as the statement piece, a top, scarf, or shoes, against neutral basics.
- Branding: A secondary brand color by nature: it supports a stronger primary and shines in illustration.
- Web & UI: A supporting-cast color for UI: chart fills, tags, and empty-state illustrations, but not text.
Copy as: every ecosystem
Variations
Tints, shades, and tones of Crepe
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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 Crepe 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 1.84:1
AA fail AAA fail AA large fail
Aa on black
contrast 11.42:1
AA pass AAA pass AA large pass
Best text color on a Crepe background: #000000
Palettes
Palettes featuring Crepe
Crepe with its complement
Soft neighbors of Crepe
Crepe triad
Explore
Similar colors
- Goldfrapp #CEB790 · ΔE 1.4
- Dune #D5C0A1 · ΔE 2.8
- Cosy Wool #D1B99B · ΔE 3.3
- Halo #E2C392 · ΔE 3.4
- Khaki #C3B091 · ΔE 4.3
- Egghead #E6C7A2 · ΔE 4.4
Looking for maximum contrast instead? The complement of Crepe is closest to Sky High .
FAQ
Crepe FAQs
What color is Crepe?
Crepe is a light orange with the hex code #D4BC94. In HSL terms it has a hue of 38°, 43% saturation, and 71% lightness.
What is the hex code for Crepe?
The hex code for Crepe is #D4BC94. In RGB it's rgb(212, 188, 148), and in CMYK it's cmyk(0%, 11%, 30%, 17%).
What colors go well with Crepe?
Crepe pairs naturally with blue tones from its complementary harmony. Its own tints and shades always work as a monochrome scheme.
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