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 earns its place 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.
Reference
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)
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 yellow 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: 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, 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 Fennec Fox
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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 Fennec Fox 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 1.44:1
AA fail AAA fail AA large fail
Aa on black
contrast 14.54:1
AA pass AAA pass AA large pass
Best text color on a Fennec Fox background: #000000
Palettes
Palettes featuring Fennec Fox
Fennec Fox with its complement
Soft neighbors of Fennec Fox
Fennec Fox triad
Explore
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 .
FAQ
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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