Hummus
Also known as: Knightley Straw, Beignet, Oktoberfest, Ambitious Amber
A lively orange with a playful and vibrant character, Hummus works beautifully for friendly UI accents and children's products. A blue counterpart from the complementary harmony gives it the most tension. Accessibility-wise, it needs a dark backdrop — 13.73:1 on black clears AA.
Hummus color codes
- HEX
- #EECC99
- RGB
- rgb(238, 204, 153)
- RGBA
- rgba(238, 204, 153, 1)
- HSL
- hsl(36, 71%, 77%)
- HSV
- hsv(36, 36%, 93%)
- CMYK
- cmyk(0%, 14%, 36%, 7%)
- LAB
- lab(84.1 7.2 30.1)
- OKLCH
- oklch(86.2% 0.076 77.5)
Color intelligence
Displays accurately on every screen and translates well to print.
Temperature
warm
Nearest standard colors
- CSS: navajowhite#FFDEAD · ΔE 4.1
- RAL 1014 — Ivory#DDC49A · ΔE 3.8 · 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 Hummus works
- Web & UI: Use it decoratively — dividers, chart series, illustration accents — and let neutrals carry the type.
- Interiors: Use it where you want the eye to land — 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.
- Branding: Best in a brand's supporting palette — packaging interiors, patterns, campaign accents.
Copy as — every ecosystem
Tints, shades, and tones of Hummus
Tints (lighter)
Shades (darker)
Color harmonies
Palettes built from Hummus 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 1.53:1
AA failAAA failAA large fail
Aa — on black
contrast 13.73:1
AA passAAA passAA large pass
Best text color on a Hummus background: #000000
Palettes featuring Hummus
Hummus with its complement
Soft neighbors of Hummus
Hummus triad
Similar colors
- Sunlight#EBCD95 · ΔE 2.1
- Granola#F5CE9F · ΔE 2.4
- Halo#E2C392 · ΔE 2.5
- Tuscan#FBD5A6 · ΔE 3.0
- Igniting#F4D69A · ΔE 3.5
- Egghead#E6C7A2 · ΔE 3.8
Looking for maximum contrast instead? The complement of Hummus is closest to Night Snow.
Hummus FAQs
What color is Hummus?
Hummus is a light orange with the hex code #EECC99. In HSL terms it has a hue of 36°, 71% saturation, and 77% lightness.
What is the hex code for Hummus?
The hex code for Hummus is #EECC99. In RGB it's rgb(238, 204, 153), and in CMYK it's cmyk(0%, 14%, 36%, 7%).
What colors go well with Hummus?
Hummus 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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