Jakarta
Also known as: Navajo, Napery, Cream Washed, Wild Oats
With its warm undertone, Jakarta (#EFDDC3) comes across as playful and vibrant. Designers reach for it in friendly UI accents and children's products. For contrast, pair it with a blue from its complementary palette below. Accessibility-wise, it needs a dark backdrop — 15.80:1 on black clears AA.
Jakarta color codes
- HEX
- #EFDDC3
- RGB
- rgb(239, 221, 195)
- RGBA
- rgba(239, 221, 195, 1)
- HSL
- hsl(35, 58%, 85%)
- HSV
- hsv(35, 18%, 94%)
- CMYK
- cmyk(0%, 8%, 18%, 6%)
- LAB
- lab(89.1 3.4 15.2)
- OKLCH
- oklch(90.5% 0.040 77.2)
Color intelligence
Displays accurately on every screen and translates well to print.
Temperature
neutral, leaning warm
subtle yellow undertone in this near-neutral
Nearest standard colors
- CSS: blanchedalmond#FFEBCD · ΔE 3.3
- RAL 1015 — Light ivory#E6D2B5 · ΔE 2.7 · 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 Jakarta 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 Jakarta
Tints (lighter)
Shades (darker)
Color harmonies
Palettes built from Jakarta 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 1.33:1
AA failAAA failAA large fail
Aa — on black
contrast 15.80:1
AA passAAA passAA large pass
Best text color on a Jakarta background: #000000
Palettes featuring Jakarta
Jakarta with its complement
Soft neighbors of Jakarta
Jakarta triad
Similar colors
- Almond#EDDCC8 · ΔE 2.2
- Dust Storm#E7D3B7 · ΔE 2.4
- Cameo#F2DEBC · ΔE 2.5
- Buttercream#EFE0CD · ΔE 2.5
- Acropolis#F8E2CA · ΔE 2.6
- Pita#F5E7D2 · ΔE 2.9
Looking for maximum contrast instead? The complement of Jakarta is closest to Cloudless.
Jakarta FAQs
What color is Jakarta?
Jakarta is a light orange with the hex code #EFDDC3. In HSL terms it has a hue of 35°, 58% saturation, and 85% lightness.
What is the hex code for Jakarta?
The hex code for Jakarta is #EFDDC3. In RGB it's rgb(239, 221, 195), and in CMYK it's cmyk(0%, 8%, 18%, 6%).
What colors go well with Jakarta?
Jakarta 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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