Earthbound
Also known as: Baby Sprout , Velvety Chestnut , Magic Malt , Fudgecicle
On screen, Earthbound registers as warm and inviting: a medium orange at home in children's products and fitness brands. Match it with cyan accents when the design calls for energy over calm. Against dark backgrounds it stays legible (6.53:1), but avoid it as text on white.
Reference
Earthbound color codes
- HEX
- #A48A80
- RGB
- rgb(164, 138, 128)
- RGBA
- rgba(164, 138, 128, 1)
- HSL
- hsl(17, 17%, 57%)
- HSV
- hsv(17, 22%, 64%)
- CMYK
- cmyk(0%, 16%, 22%, 36%)
- LAB
- lab(59.7 9.0 9.2)
- OKLCH
- oklch(65.4% 0.035 42.2)
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 orange 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: rosybrown #BC8F8F · ΔE 8.8
- RAL 1019: Grey beige #A48F7A · ΔE 6.5 · 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 Earthbound works
- Web & UI: A supporting-cast color for UI: chart fills, tags, and empty-state illustrations, but not text.
- Interiors: Soft and low-saturation: a candidate for full walls, where vivid colors overwhelm.
- Fashion: A wardrobe neutral: it anchors outfits and pairs with nearly any accent color.
- 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.
- Fashion: Wears best as the statement piece, a top, scarf, or shoes, against neutral basics.
Copy as: every ecosystem
Variations
Tints, shades, and tones of Earthbound
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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 Earthbound 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 3.22:1
AA fail AAA fail AA large pass
Aa on black
contrast 6.53:1
AA pass AAA fail AA large pass
Best text color on a Earthbound background: #000000
Palettes
Palettes featuring Earthbound
Earthbound with its complement
Soft neighbors of Earthbound
Earthbound triad
Explore
Similar colors
- Nougat #AE8A78 · ΔE 4.1
- Hemp #987D73 · ΔE 4.5
- Cortex #A99592 · ΔE 4.9
- Nude Lips #B5948D · ΔE 5.0
- Cocoloco #AA8F7A · ΔE 5.2
- Woodhaven #9E7B6C · ΔE 5.8
Looking for maximum contrast instead? The complement of Earthbound is closest to Cavolo Nero .
FAQ
Earthbound FAQs
What color is Earthbound?
Earthbound is a medium orange with the hex code #A48A80. In HSL terms it has a hue of 17°, 17% saturation, and 57% lightness.
What is the hex code for Earthbound?
The hex code for Earthbound is #A48A80. In RGB it's rgb(164, 138, 128), and in CMYK it's cmyk(0%, 16%, 22%, 36%).
What colors go well with Earthbound?
Earthbound pairs naturally with cyan tones from its complementary harmony. Its own tints and shades always work as a monochrome scheme.
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