Croissant
Also known as: Tan Oak, Camelback, Middlestone, Pocket Watch
Croissant sits on the warm side of the spectrum: a gentle orange that feels warm and inviting. Try it in friendly UI accents and children's products. Croissant plays well with blue tones — the harmonies below show exactly which ones. For accessible text, use it on black or near-black backgrounds (9.52:1, passes WCAG AA) rather than white.
Croissant color codes
- HEX
- #C4AB86
- RGB
- rgb(196, 171, 134)
- RGBA
- rgba(196, 171, 134, 1)
- HSL
- hsl(36, 34%, 65%)
- HSV
- hsv(36, 32%, 77%)
- CMYK
- cmyk(0%, 13%, 32%, 23%)
- LAB
- lab(71.5 5.3 22.6)
- OKLCH
- oklch(75.4% 0.058 77.4)
Color intelligence
Displays accurately on every screen and translates well to print.
Temperature
warm
Nearest standard colors
- CSS: tan#D2B48C · ΔE 3.2
- RAL 1001 — Beige#D0B084 · ΔE 3.0 · 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 Croissant works
- 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.
- 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.
- Interiors: Strong for a whole room, excellent in doses: an accent wall, cabinetry, or a statement chair.
Copy as — every ecosystem
Tints, shades, and tones of Croissant
Tints (lighter)
Shades (darker)
Color harmonies
Palettes built from Croissant 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 2.21:1
AA failAAA failAA large fail
Aa — on black
contrast 9.52:1
AA passAAA passAA large pass
Best text color on a Croissant background: #000000
Palettes featuring Croissant
Croissant with its complement
Soft neighbors of Croissant
Croissant triad
Similar colors
- Pony#C6AA81 · ΔE 1.3
- Semolina#C7AB8B · ΔE 2.4
- Medallion#C3A679 · ΔE 2.6
- Toupe#C7AC7D · ΔE 2.7
- Khaki#C3B091 · ΔE 2.7
- Taupe#B9A281 · ΔE 2.9
Looking for maximum contrast instead? The complement of Croissant is closest to Mont Blanc.
Croissant FAQs
What color is Croissant?
Croissant is a medium orange with the hex code #C4AB86. In HSL terms it has a hue of 36°, 34% saturation, and 65% lightness.
What is the hex code for Croissant?
The hex code for Croissant is #C4AB86. In RGB it's rgb(196, 171, 134), and in CMYK it's cmyk(0%, 13%, 32%, 23%).
What colors go well with Croissant?
Croissant 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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