Hourglass
Also known as: August Moon , White Coffee , Crystal Haze , Spun Wool
Hourglass holds a pale position in the orange range and reads as warm and inviting. You'll see it used for children's products and fitness brands. For contrast, pair it with a blue from its complementary palette below. Against dark backgrounds it stays legible (15.95:1), but avoid it as text on white.
Reference
Hourglass color codes
- HEX
- #E5E0D5
- RGB
- rgb(229, 224, 213)
- RGBA
- rgba(229, 224, 213, 1)
- HSL
- hsl(41, 24%, 87%)
- HSV
- hsv(41, 7%, 90%)
- CMYK
- cmyk(0%, 2%, 7%, 10%)
- LAB
- lab(89.3 0.4 6.0)
- OKLCH
- oklch(90.8% 0.016 86.4)
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: linen #FAF0E6 · ΔE 4.5
- RAL 9002: Grey white #DDDED4 · ΔE 3.0 · 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 Hourglass 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: Works as a base layer or outerwear tone that lets brighter pieces do the talking.
- 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: Muted enough to paint all four walls; sample it in both daylight and evening light before committing.
Copy as: every ecosystem
Variations
Tints, shades, and tones of Hourglass
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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 Hourglass 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 1.32:1
AA fail AAA fail AA large fail
Aa on black
contrast 15.95:1
AA pass AAA pass AA large pass
Best text color on a Hourglass background: #000000
Palettes
Palettes featuring Hourglass
Hourglass with its complement
Soft neighbors of Hourglass
Hourglass triad
Explore
Similar colors
- Merino #E1DBD0 · ΔE 1.2
- Helium #EAE5D8 · ΔE 1.4
- Foggy Day #E7E3DB · ΔE 1.5
- Palladian #EEE9DF · ΔE 2.0
- Athena #DCD7CC · ΔE 2.0
- Creamy #EFE8DB · ΔE 2.1
Looking for maximum contrast instead? The complement of Hourglass is closest to Iceberg .
FAQ
Hourglass FAQs
What color is Hourglass?
Hourglass is a light orange with the hex code #E5E0D5. In HSL terms it has a hue of 41°, 24% saturation, and 87% lightness.
What is the hex code for Hourglass?
The hex code for Hourglass is #E5E0D5. In RGB it's rgb(229, 224, 213), and in CMYK it's cmyk(0%, 2%, 7%, 10%).
What colors go well with Hourglass?
Hourglass pairs naturally with blue tones from its complementary harmony. Its own tints and shades always work as a monochrome scheme.
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