Earthworm
Also known as: Kitchen Terra Cotta , Argyle Rose , Western Pink , First Lady
Earthworm sits on the warm side of the spectrum: a gentle orange that feels playful and vibrant. Try it in fitness brands and autumn palettes. Because it leans warm, balancing it with a cyan keeps a palette from feeling one-note. For accessible text, use it on black or near-black backgrounds (6.69:1, passes WCAG AA) rather than white.
Reference
Earthworm color codes
- HEX
- #C3816E
- RGB
- rgb(195, 129, 110)
- RGBA
- rgba(195, 129, 110, 1)
- HSL
- hsl(13, 41%, 60%)
- HSV
- hsv(13, 44%, 76%)
- CMYK
- cmyk(0%, 34%, 44%, 24%)
- LAB
- lab(60.6 24.6 21.3)
- OKLCH
- oklch(66.6% 0.087 36.8)
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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warm
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: darksalmon #E9967A · ΔE 8.6
- RAL 3012: Beige red #CB8D73 · ΔE 4.4 · 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 Earthworm works
- Web & UI: Best as a button fill, badge, or accent. Pair it with white text only at large sizes, and check contrast.
- 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.
- 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.
Copy as: every ecosystem
Variations
Tints, shades, and tones of Earthworm
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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 Earthworm 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 3.14:1
AA fail AAA fail AA large pass
Aa on black
contrast 6.69:1
AA pass AAA fail AA large pass
Best text color on a Earthworm background: #000000
Palettes
Palettes featuring Earthworm
Earthworm with its complement
Soft neighbors of Earthworm
Earthworm triad
Explore
Similar colors
- Muted Clay #CF8A78 · ΔE 3.3
- Whisky #C2877B · ΔE 3.3
- Vin Cuit #B47463 · ΔE 4.7
- Spiced #BB715B · ΔE 5.1
- Escalope #CC8866 · ΔE 5.6
- Morocco #B67267 · ΔE 5.7
Looking for maximum contrast instead? The complement of Earthworm is closest to Rainy Mood .
FAQ
Earthworm FAQs
What color is Earthworm?
Earthworm is a medium orange with the hex code #C3816E. In HSL terms it has a hue of 13°, 41% saturation, and 60% lightness.
What is the hex code for Earthworm?
The hex code for Earthworm is #C3816E. In RGB it's rgb(195, 129, 110), and in CMYK it's cmyk(0%, 34%, 44%, 24%).
What colors go well with Earthworm?
Earthworm pairs naturally with cyan tones from its complementary harmony. Its own tints and shades always work as a monochrome scheme.
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