Crepuscular
Also known as: Cinnamon Cake, Light Shetland Lace, Moderate White, Swiss Almond
Expect playful and vibrant associations from Crepuscular — a pale orange well suited to autumn palettes and friendly UI accents. Crepuscular plays well with blue tones — the harmonies below show exactly which ones. For accessible text, use it on black or near-black backgrounds (15.53:1, passes WCAG AA) rather than white.
Crepuscular color codes
- HEX
- #E7DCCE
- RGB
- rgb(231, 220, 206)
- RGBA
- rgba(231, 220, 206, 1)
- HSL
- hsl(34, 34%, 86%)
- HSV
- hsv(34, 11%, 91%)
- CMYK
- cmyk(0%, 5%, 11%, 9%)
- LAB
- lab(88.4 2.2 8.3)
- OKLCH
- oklch(89.9% 0.022 74.1)
Color intelligence
Displays accurately on every screen and translates well to print.
Temperature
neutral, leaning warm
subtle orange undertone in this near-neutral
Nearest standard colors
- CSS: antiquewhite#FAEBD7 · ΔE 4.1
- RAL 1013 — Oyster white#E3D9C6 · ΔE 2.5 · 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 Crepuscular works
- Web & UI: A natural surface tint: use it for cards, section backgrounds, or hover states instead of flat white.
- Interiors: A softer alternative to builder's white for walls, trim, or ceilings — warmer under evening light.
- 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.
- Interiors: Soft and low-saturation — a candidate for full walls, where vivid colors overwhelm.
Copy as — every ecosystem
Tints, shades, and tones of Crepuscular
Tints (lighter)
Shades (darker)
Color harmonies
Palettes built from Crepuscular 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 1.35:1
AA failAAA failAA large fail
Aa — on black
contrast 15.53:1
AA passAAA passAA large pass
Best text color on a Crepuscular background: #000000
Palettes featuring Crepuscular
Crepuscular with its complement
Soft neighbors of Crepuscular
Crepuscular triad
Similar colors
- Skeleton#EBDECC · ΔE 1.6
- Albescent#E1DACB · ΔE 2.3
- Bone#E0D7C6 · ΔE 2.3
- Merino#E1DBD0 · ΔE 2.3
- Dallas Dust#ECE0D6 · ΔE 2.3
- Buttercream#EFE0CD · ΔE 2.3
Looking for maximum contrast instead? The complement of Crepuscular is closest to Blue Silk.
Crepuscular FAQs
What color is Crepuscular?
Crepuscular is a light orange with the hex code #E7DCCE. In HSL terms it has a hue of 34°, 34% saturation, and 86% lightness.
What is the hex code for Crepuscular?
The hex code for Crepuscular is #E7DCCE. In RGB it's rgb(231, 220, 206), and in CMYK it's cmyk(0%, 5%, 11%, 9%).
What colors go well with Crepuscular?
Crepuscular pairs naturally with blue tones from its complementary harmony, and with cyan accents from its split-complementary palette. Its own tints and shades always work as a monochrome scheme.
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