Cumulus
Also known as: Moon Rise, Shattered White, White Mirage, Hushed White
Cumulus is a pale, gentle yellow that reads as bright and alert. It shines 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.
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)
Color intelligence
Displays accurately on every screen and translates well to print.
Temperature
neutral, leaning warm
subtle yellow undertone in this near-neutral
Nearest standard colors
- 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 — 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: 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 Cumulus
Tints (lighter)
Shades (darker)
Color harmonies
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
Contrast & accessibility
Aa — on white
contrast 1.12:1
AA failAAA failAA large fail
Aa — on black
contrast 18.77:1
AA passAAA passAA large pass
Best text color on a Cumulus background: #000000
Palettes featuring Cumulus
Cumulus with its complement
Soft neighbors of Cumulus
Cumulus triad
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.
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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