Egg Yolk
Also known as: Deviled Eggs , Equatorial , Bread and Butter , Orange Glass
Egg Yolk brings a warm and inviting feel to a palette. This soft orange suits friendly UI accents and children's products. For contrast, pair it with a blue from its complementary palette below. Accessibility-wise, it needs a dark backdrop: 14.40:1 on black clears AA.
Reference
Egg Yolk color codes
- HEX
- #FFCE81
- RGB
- rgb(255, 206, 129)
- RGBA
- rgba(255, 206, 129, 1)
- HSL
- hsl(37, 100%, 75%)
- HSV
- hsv(37, 49%, 100%)
- CMYK
- cmyk(0%, 19%, 49%, 0%)
- LAB
- lab(85.9 11.2 45.0)
- OKLCH
- oklch(87.8% 0.110 77.9)
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: navajowhite #FFDEAD · ΔE 7.0
- RAL 1014: Ivory #DDC49A · ΔE 9.0 · 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 Egg Yolk 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: a 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 for dividers, chart series, and 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
Variations
Tints, shades, and tones of Egg Yolk
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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 Egg Yolk 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 1.46:1
AA fail AAA fail AA large fail
Aa on black
contrast 14.40:1
AA pass AAA pass AA large pass
Best text color on a Egg Yolk background: #000000
Palettes
Palettes featuring Egg Yolk
Egg Yolk with its complement
Soft neighbors of Egg Yolk
Egg Yolk triad
Explore
Similar colors
- Cheesus #FFCC77 · ΔE 1.4
- Chanterelle #FFC66E · ΔE 2.8
- Torchlight #FFC985 · ΔE 2.9
- Golden Eye #FFD789 · ΔE 3.1
- Polenta #EFC47F · ΔE 3.1
- Mille-Feuille #EFC87D · ΔE 3.3
Looking for maximum contrast instead? The complement of Egg Yolk is closest to Maritime .
FAQ
Egg Yolk FAQs
What color is Egg Yolk?
Egg Yolk is a light orange with the hex code #FFCE81. In HSL terms it has a hue of 37°, 100% saturation, and 75% lightness.
What is the hex code for Egg Yolk?
The hex code for Egg Yolk is #FFCE81. In RGB it's rgb(255, 206, 129), and in CMYK it's cmyk(0%, 19%, 49%, 0%).
What colors go well with Egg Yolk?
Egg Yolk pairs naturally with blue tones from its complementary harmony, and with cyan accents from its split-complementary palette. Its own tints and shades always work as a monochrome scheme.
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