Jakarta
Also known as: Navajo , Napery , Cream Washed , Wild Oats
Jakarta is a pale, lively orange that reads as playful and vibrant. It earns its place 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.
Reference
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)
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: 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 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.
- 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
Variations
Tints, shades, and tones of Jakarta
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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 Jakarta 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 1.33:1
AA fail AAA fail AA large fail
Aa on black
contrast 15.80:1
AA pass AAA pass AA large pass
Best text color on a Jakarta background: #000000
Palettes
Palettes featuring Jakarta
Jakarta with its complement
Soft neighbors of Jakarta
Jakarta triad
Explore
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 .
FAQ
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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