Cumulus
Also known as: Moon Rise , Shattered White , White Mirage , Hushed White
With its warm undertone, Cumulus (#F3F3E6) comes across as bright and alert. Designers reach for it in kids' apps and summer palettes. Its complement lands in white territory, which makes for striking two-color pairings. Accessibility-wise, it needs a dark backdrop: 18.77:1 on black clears AA.
Reference
Cumulus color codes
- HEX
- #F3F3E6
- RGB
- rgb(243, 243, 230)
- RGBA
- rgba(243, 243, 230, 1)
- HSL
- hsl(60, 35%, 93%)
- HSV
- hsv(60, 5%, 95%)
- CMYK
- cmyk(0%, 0%, 5%, 5%)
- LAB
- lab(95.6 -1.7 6.3)
- OKLCH
- oklch(96.1% 0.017 106.7)
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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neutral, leaning warm
subtle yellow undertone in this near-neutral
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: ivory #FFFFF0 · ΔE 2.5
- RAL 9010: Pure white #F7F9EF · ΔE 1.9 · 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 Cumulus 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. It turns 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, and empty-state illustrations, but not text.
- Interiors: Strong for a whole room, excellent in doses: an accent wall, cabinetry, or a statement chair.
Copy as: every ecosystem
Variations
Tints, shades, and tones of Cumulus
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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 Cumulus 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 1.12:1
AA fail AAA fail AA large fail
Aa on black
contrast 18.77:1
AA pass AAA pass AA large pass
Best text color on a Cumulus background: #000000
Palettes
Palettes featuring Cumulus
Cumulus with its complement
Soft neighbors of Cumulus
Cumulus triad
Explore
Similar colors
- Enoki #F8FAEE · ΔE 1.6
- Fogtown #EEF0E7 · ΔE 1.9
- Salted #EBEADC · ΔE 2.0
- Marshmallow #F0EEE4 · ΔE 2.0
- Open Book #F5F1E5 · ΔE 2.1
- Full Moon #F4F3E0 · ΔE 2.3
Looking for maximum contrast instead? The complement of Cumulus is closest to Cloud Break .
FAQ
Cumulus FAQs
What color is Cumulus?
Cumulus is a light yellow with the hex code #F3F3E6. In HSL terms it has a hue of 60°, 35% saturation, and 93% lightness.
What is the hex code for Cumulus?
The hex code for Cumulus is #F3F3E6. In RGB it's rgb(243, 243, 230), and in CMYK it's cmyk(0%, 0%, 5%, 5%).
What colors go well with Cumulus?
Cumulus pairs naturally with white tones from its complementary harmony. Its own tints and shades always work as a monochrome scheme.
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