Fatback

Also known as: Satin Purse, Placebo Orange, Dipped in Cream, Apricot Ice

As a pale take on white, Fatback carries clean and minimal energy that suits medical branding and spacious layouts. A white counterpart from the complementary harmony gives it the most tension. For accessible text, use it on black or near-black backgrounds (19.78:1, passes WCAG AA) rather than white.

Fatback color codes

HEX
#FFF7ED
RGB
rgb(255, 247, 237)
RGBA
rgba(255, 247, 237, 1)
HSL
hsl(33, 100%, 96%)
HSV
hsv(33, 7%, 100%)
CMYK
cmyk(0%, 3%, 7%, 0%)
LAB
lab(97.7 1.5 5.8)
OKLCH
oklch(98.0% 0.016 73.7)

Color intelligence

sRGB safe

Displays accurately on every screen and translates well to print.

Temperature

CoolWarm

neutral, leaning warm

subtle orange undertone in this near-neutral

Nearest standard colors

  • CSS: floralwhite#FFFAF0 · ΔE 1.5
  • RAL 9001 — Cream#EFEBDC · 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 Fatback works

  • Web & UI: Too light for text, ideal as a background wash that keeps a page from feeling sterile.
  • Interiors: Wall-to-wall safe: it behaves like a white with personality, especially in north-facing rooms.
  • Fashion: Works as a base layer or outerwear tone that lets brighter pieces do the talking.
  • Branding: As a brand anchor it reads established and tactile; pair with a single vivid accent for energy.
  • Web & UI: Use it decoratively — dividers, chart series, illustration accents — and let neutrals carry the type.
  • Interiors: Use it where you want the eye to land — front door, built-ins, or one bold wall.

Copy as — every ecosystem

Tints, shades, and tones of Fatback

Tints (lighter)

Shades (darker)

Tones (muted)

Color harmonies

Palettes built from Fatback 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 1.06:1

AA failAAA failAA large fail

Aa — on black

contrast 19.78:1

AA passAAA passAA large pass

Best text color on a Fatback background: #000000

Palettes featuring Fatback

Fatback with its complement

Soft neighbors of Fatback

Fatback triad

Similar colors

Looking for maximum contrast instead? The complement of Fatback is closest to Cotton Ball.

Fatback FAQs

What color is Fatback?

Fatback is a light white with the hex code #FFF7ED. In HSL terms it has a hue of 33°, 100% saturation, and 96% lightness.

What is the hex code for Fatback?

The hex code for Fatback is #FFF7ED. In RGB it's rgb(255, 247, 237), and in CMYK it's cmyk(0%, 3%, 7%, 0%).

What colors go well with Fatback?

Fatback pairs naturally with white tones from its complementary harmony. Its own tints and shades always work as a monochrome scheme.

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