Gardenia
Also known as: Almond Roca , Scalloped Shell , Chickpea , Tea Biscuit
Part of the orange family, Gardenia pairs a pale base with a warm and inviting presence. It belongs in children's products and fitness brands. Set it against a blue accent when you want the combination to pop. For accessible text, use it on black or near-black backgrounds (17.35:1, passes WCAG AA) rather than white.
Reference
Gardenia color codes
- HEX
- #F1E8DF
- RGB
- rgb(241, 232, 223)
- RGBA
- rgba(241, 232, 223, 1)
- HSL
- hsl(30, 39%, 91%)
- HSV
- hsv(30, 7%, 95%)
- CMYK
- cmyk(0%, 4%, 7%, 5%)
- LAB
- lab(92.5 2.0 5.5)
- OKLCH
- oklch(93.6% 0.016 67.6)
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 orange 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: linen #FAF0E6 · ΔE 1.8
- RAL 9001: Cream #EFEBDC · ΔE 4.3 · 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 Gardenia 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: One garment in this color carries an outfit; two starts to compete.
- Branding: Best in a brand's supporting palette: packaging interiors, patterns, campaign accents.
- Web & UI: Use it decoratively for dividers, chart series, and illustration accents, and let neutrals carry the type.
- Interiors: Use it where you want the eye to land: a front door, built-ins, or one bold wall.
Copy as: every ecosystem
Variations
Tints, shades, and tones of Gardenia
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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 Gardenia 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 1.21:1
AA fail AAA fail AA large fail
Aa on black
contrast 17.35:1
AA pass AAA pass AA large pass
Best text color on a Gardenia background: #000000
Palettes
Palettes featuring Gardenia
Gardenia with its complement
Soft neighbors of Gardenia
Gardenia triad
Explore
Similar colors
- Alpaca #F9EDE2 · ΔE 1.8
- Linen #FAF0E6 · ΔE 1.8
- Fuji Peak #F6EEE2 · ΔE 2.0
- Dallas Dust #ECE0D6 · ΔE 2.1
- Bookworm #EBE3DE · ΔE 2.2
- Palladian #EEE9DF · ΔE 2.2
Looking for maximum contrast instead? The complement of Gardenia is closest to Freeze Up .
FAQ
Gardenia FAQs
What color is Gardenia?
Gardenia is a light orange with the hex code #F1E8DF. In HSL terms it has a hue of 30°, 39% saturation, and 91% lightness.
What is the hex code for Gardenia?
The hex code for Gardenia is #F1E8DF. In RGB it's rgb(241, 232, 223), and in CMYK it's cmyk(0%, 4%, 7%, 5%).
What colors go well with Gardenia?
Gardenia pairs naturally with blue tones from its complementary harmony, and with cyan accents from its split-complementary palette. Its own tints and shades always work as a monochrome scheme.
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