Laksa
Also known as: Apple Turnover , Homeward Bound , Gold Plate , Lama
Laksa brings a playful and vibrant feel to a palette. This soft orange suits fitness brands and autumn palettes. Reach for a blue companion shade to give Laksa maximum contrast. Against dark backgrounds it stays legible (12.25:1), but avoid it as text on white.
Reference
Laksa color codes
- HEX
- #E6BF95
- RGB
- rgb(230, 191, 149)
- RGBA
- rgba(230, 191, 149, 1)
- HSL
- hsl(31, 62%, 74%)
- HSV
- hsv(31, 35%, 90%)
- CMYK
- cmyk(0%, 17%, 35%, 10%)
- LAB
- lab(80.1 10.1 26.7)
- OKLCH
- oklch(82.9% 0.071 68.7)
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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warm
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: burlywood #DEB887 · ΔE 2.9
- RAL 1014: Ivory #DDC49A · ΔE 4.8 · 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 Laksa works
- Web & UI: Reads as an interactive accent: fills, hovers, focus rings. Keep body text in a darker neutral.
- 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.
- Web & UI: Use it decoratively for dividers, chart series, and illustration accents, and let neutrals carry the type.
- Branding: Best in a brand's supporting palette: packaging interiors, patterns, campaign accents.
Copy as: every ecosystem
Variations
Tints, shades, and tones of Laksa
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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 Laksa 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 1.71:1
AA fail AAA fail AA large fail
Aa on black
contrast 12.25:1
AA pass AAA pass AA large pass
Best text color on a Laksa background: #000000
Palettes
Palettes featuring Laksa
Laksa with its complement
Soft neighbors of Laksa
Laksa triad
Explore
Similar colors
- Lama #E0BB95 · ΔE 1.5
- Tostada #E3C19C · ΔE 1.7
- Brandy #DCB68A · ΔE 2.5
- Negroni #EEC7A2 · ΔE 2.6
- Egghead #E6C7A2 · ΔE 2.9
- Peachy-Kini #F1BF92 · ΔE 3.0
Looking for maximum contrast instead? The complement of Laksa is closest to Baby Blue .
FAQ
Laksa FAQs
What color is Laksa?
Laksa is a light orange with the hex code #E6BF95. In HSL terms it has a hue of 31°, 62% saturation, and 74% lightness.
What is the hex code for Laksa?
The hex code for Laksa is #E6BF95. In RGB it's rgb(230, 191, 149), and in CMYK it's cmyk(0%, 17%, 35%, 10%).
What colors go well with Laksa?
Laksa 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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