Fennec Fox
Also known as: Poseidon’s Beard, Sassafras Tea, Veil of Dusk, Silver Moon
Fennec Fox is a pale, gentle yellow that reads as sunny and uplifting. It shines in cheerful branding and kids' apps. Its complement lands in blue territory, which makes for striking two-color pairings. Accessibility-wise, it needs a dark backdrop — 14.54:1 on black clears AA.
Fennec Fox color codes
- HEX
- #DAD7C8
- RGB
- rgb(218, 215, 200)
- RGBA
- rgba(218, 215, 200, 1)
- HSL
- hsl(50, 20%, 82%)
- HSV
- hsv(50, 8%, 85%)
- CMYK
- cmyk(0%, 1%, 8%, 15%)
- LAB
- lab(85.9 -0.9 7.8)
- OKLCH
- oklch(87.7% 0.020 97.6)
Color intelligence
Displays accurately on every screen and translates well to print.
Temperature
neutral, leaning warm
subtle yellow undertone in this near-neutral
Nearest standard colors
- CSS: lightgray#D3D3D3 · ΔE 6.9
- RAL 9002 — Grey white#DDDED4 · ΔE 2.9 · 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 Fennec Fox works
- Web & UI: A supporting-cast color for UI: chart fills, tags, empty-state illustrations — 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
Tints, shades, and tones of Fennec Fox
Tints (lighter)
Shades (darker)
Color harmonies
Palettes built from Fennec Fox 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 1.44:1
AA failAAA failAA large fail
Aa — on black
contrast 14.54:1
AA passAAA passAA large pass
Best text color on a Fennec Fox background: #000000
Palettes featuring Fennec Fox
Fennec Fox with its complement
Soft neighbors of Fennec Fox
Fennec Fox triad
Similar colors
- Cocoon#DEDBCC · ΔE 0.9
- Albescent#E1DACB · ΔE 2.2
- Athena#DCD7CC · ΔE 2.2
- Greybeard#D4D0C5 · ΔE 2.4
- Alaska#DADAD1 · ΔE 2.7
- Coco Malt#E4DCC9 · ΔE 2.8
Looking for maximum contrast instead? The complement of Fennec Fox is closest to Steam Bath.
Fennec Fox FAQs
What color is Fennec Fox?
Fennec Fox is a light yellow with the hex code #DAD7C8. In HSL terms it has a hue of 50°, 20% saturation, and 82% lightness.
What is the hex code for Fennec Fox?
The hex code for Fennec Fox is #DAD7C8. In RGB it's rgb(218, 215, 200), and in CMYK it's cmyk(0%, 1%, 8%, 15%).
What colors go well with Fennec Fox?
Fennec Fox pairs naturally with blue tones from its complementary harmony. Its own tints and shades always work as a monochrome scheme.
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