Cup Noodles
Also known as: Tiger Yellow, Banana Biscuit, Wheat, Glossy Gold
With its warm undertone, Cup Noodles (#FEDD7D) comes across as friendly and enthusiastic. Designers reach for it in fitness brands and autumn palettes. Cup Noodles plays well with blue tones — the harmonies below show exactly which ones. For accessible text, use it on black or near-black backgrounds (15.85:1, passes WCAG AA) rather than white.
Cup Noodles color codes
- HEX
- #FEDD7D
- RGB
- rgb(254, 221, 125)
- RGBA
- rgba(254, 221, 125, 1)
- HSL
- hsl(45, 98%, 74%)
- HSV
- hsv(45, 51%, 100%)
- CMYK
- cmyk(0%, 13%, 51%, 0%)
- LAB
- lab(89.5 3.2 51.1)
- OKLCH
- oklch(90.6% 0.121 90.9)
Color intelligence
Displays accurately on every screen and translates well to print.
Temperature
warm
Nearest standard colors
- CSS: khaki#F0E68C · ΔE 6.5
- RAL 1018 — Zinc yellow#FACA30 · ΔE 7.8 · 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 Cup Noodles works
- Web & UI: Reads as an interactive accent: fills, hovers, focus rings. Keep body text in a darker neutral.
- Interiors: Use it where you want the eye to land — front door, built-ins, or one bold wall.
- Fashion: One garment in this color carries an outfit; two starts to compete.
- Branding: Commands attention in logos and packaging; balance it with generous neutral space.
- Web & UI: Use it decoratively — dividers, chart series, illustration accents — and let neutrals carry the type.
- Branding: Best in a brand's supporting palette — packaging interiors, patterns, campaign accents.
Copy as — every ecosystem
Tints, shades, and tones of Cup Noodles
Tints (lighter)
Shades (darker)
Color harmonies
Palettes built from Cup Noodles 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 1.32:1
AA failAAA failAA large fail
Aa — on black
contrast 15.85:1
AA passAAA passAA large pass
Best text color on a Cup Noodles background: #000000
Palettes featuring Cup Noodles
Cup Noodles with its complement
Soft neighbors of Cup Noodles
Cup Noodles triad
Similar colors
- Wheat#FBDD7E · ΔE 0.8
- Daisy Desi#FCDF8A · ΔE 1.9
- Yuma Gold#FFD678 · ΔE 2.7
- Pancake#F7D788 · ΔE 3.0
- Lemon Tart#FFDD66 · ΔE 3.1
- Sweet Corn#F9E176 · ΔE 3.2
Looking for maximum contrast instead? The complement of Cup Noodles is closest to Icy Plains.
Cup Noodles FAQs
What color is Cup Noodles?
Cup Noodles is a light orange with the hex code #FEDD7D. In HSL terms it has a hue of 45°, 98% saturation, and 74% lightness.
What is the hex code for Cup Noodles?
The hex code for Cup Noodles is #FEDD7D. In RGB it's rgb(254, 221, 125), and in CMYK it's cmyk(0%, 13%, 51%, 0%).
What colors go well with Cup Noodles?
Cup Noodles pairs naturally with blue tones from its complementary harmony. Its own tints and shades always work as a monochrome scheme.
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