French Fry
Also known as: Honey Crisp , Quilt Gold , Tōmorokoshi Yellow , Fruit Yellow
Part of the orange family, French Fry pairs a soft base with a warm and inviting presence. It belongs in children's products and fitness brands. Reach for a blue companion shade to give French Fry maximum contrast. For accessible text, use it on black or near-black backgrounds (12.43:1, passes WCAG AA) rather than white.
Reference
French Fry color codes
- HEX
- #EBC263
- RGB
- rgb(235, 194, 99)
- RGBA
- rgba(235, 194, 99, 1)
- HSL
- hsl(42, 77%, 65%)
- HSV
- hsv(42, 58%, 92%)
- CMYK
- cmyk(0%, 17%, 58%, 8%)
- LAB
- lab(80.7 7.2 52.7)
- OKLCH
- oklch(83.1% 0.123 86.2)
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: goldenrod #DAA520 · ΔE 8.4
- RAL 1018: Zinc yellow #FACA30 · 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 French Fry 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 French Fry
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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 French Fry 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 1.69:1
AA fail AAA fail AA large fail
Aa on black
contrast 12.43:1
AA pass AAA pass AA large pass
Best text color on a French Fry background: #000000
Palettes
Palettes featuring French Fry
French Fry with its complement
Soft neighbors of French Fry
French Fry triad
Explore
Similar colors
- Crisps #E2BD67 · ΔE 2.0
- Popcorn #F7D07A · ΔE 3.6
- Mille-Feuille #EFC87D · ΔE 3.6
- Chickadee #FFCF65 · ΔE 3.9
- Nacho #FFCB5D · ΔE 4.0
- Honeypot #FFC863 · ΔE 4.1
Looking for maximum contrast instead? The complement of French Fry is closest to Night Snow .
FAQ
French Fry FAQs
What color is French Fry?
French Fry is a medium orange with the hex code #EBC263. In HSL terms it has a hue of 42°, 77% saturation, and 65% lightness.
What is the hex code for French Fry?
The hex code for French Fry is #EBC263. In RGB it's rgb(235, 194, 99), and in CMYK it's cmyk(0%, 17%, 58%, 8%).
What colors go well with French Fry?
French Fry pairs naturally with blue tones from its complementary harmony. Its own tints and shades always work as a monochrome scheme.
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