Flan
Also known as: Barley White, Anise Flower, Friendly Yellow, Gentle Glow
As a pale take on orange, Flan carries playful and vibrant energy that suits friendly UI accents and children's products. A blue counterpart from the complementary harmony gives it the most tension. Against dark backgrounds it stays legible (16.57:1), but avoid it as text on white.
Flan color codes
- HEX
- #F6E3B4
- RGB
- rgb(246, 227, 180)
- RGBA
- rgba(246, 227, 180, 1)
- HSL
- hsl(43, 79%, 84%)
- HSV
- hsv(43, 27%, 96%)
- CMYK
- cmyk(0%, 8%, 27%, 4%)
- LAB
- lab(90.9 1.5 25.5)
- OKLCH
- oklch(92.0% 0.064 88.6)
Color intelligence
Displays accurately on every screen and translates well to print.
Temperature
warm
Nearest standard colors
- CSS: wheat#F5DEB3 · ΔE 2.2
- RAL 1015 — Light ivory#E6D2B5 · ΔE 6.5 · 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 Flan works
- Web & UI: A supporting-cast color for UI: chart fills, tags, empty-state illustrations — not text.
- 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: High-energy brand material: strong for food, fitness, and youth-facing marks — use sparingly in UI.
- Branding: A secondary brand color by nature: it supports a stronger primary and shines in illustration.
Copy as — every ecosystem
Tints, shades, and tones of Flan
Tints (lighter)
Shades (darker)
Color harmonies
Palettes built from Flan 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 1.27:1
AA failAAA failAA large fail
Aa — on black
contrast 16.57:1
AA passAAA passAA large pass
Best text color on a Flan background: #000000
Palettes featuring Flan
Flan with its complement
Soft neighbors of Flan
Flan triad
Similar colors
- Noodles#F9E3B4 · ΔE 1.1
- Meringue#F3E4B3 · ΔE 1.6
- Solar#FBEAB8 · ΔE 1.8
- Pasta#F7DFAF · ΔE 1.8
- Tortilla#EFDBA7 · ΔE 2.2
- Vinaigrette#EFDAAE · ΔE 2.2
Looking for maximum contrast instead? The complement of Flan is closest to Icy Plains.
Flan FAQs
What color is Flan?
Flan is a light orange with the hex code #F6E3B4. In HSL terms it has a hue of 43°, 79% saturation, and 84% lightness.
What is the hex code for Flan?
The hex code for Flan is #F6E3B4. In RGB it's rgb(246, 227, 180), and in CMYK it's cmyk(0%, 8%, 27%, 4%).
What colors go well with Flan?
Flan pairs naturally with blue tones from its complementary harmony. Its own tints and shades always work as a monochrome scheme.
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