Crepe
Also known as: Pebble Path, Thermos, Stacked Limestone, Smooth Beech
Quietly friendly and enthusiastic, Crepe is a warm-toned orange that earns its keep 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.
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)
Color intelligence
Displays accurately on every screen and translates well to print.
Temperature
warm
Nearest standard colors
- 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, empty-state illustrations — not text.
Copy as — every ecosystem
Tints, shades, and tones of Crepe
Tints (lighter)
Shades (darker)
Color harmonies
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
Contrast & accessibility
Aa — on white
contrast 1.84:1
AA failAAA failAA large fail
Aa — on black
contrast 11.42:1
AA passAAA passAA large pass
Best text color on a Crepe background: #000000
Palettes featuring Crepe
Crepe with its complement
Soft neighbors of Crepe
Crepe triad
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.
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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