Long Beach
Also known as: Marshmallow Whip, Starglider, Fine Porcelain, Citrus Mist
With its warm undertone, Long Beach (#FAEFDF) comes across as warm and inviting. Designers reach for it in friendly UI accents and children's products. Match it with blue accents when the design calls for energy over calm. Against dark backgrounds it stays legible (18.48:1), but avoid it as text on white.
Long Beach color codes
- HEX
- #FAEFDF
- RGB
- rgb(250, 239, 223)
- RGBA
- rgba(250, 239, 223, 1)
- HSL
- hsl(36, 73%, 93%)
- HSV
- hsv(36, 11%, 98%)
- CMYK
- cmyk(0%, 4%, 11%, 2%)
- LAB
- lab(95.0 1.9 9.2)
- OKLCH
- oklch(95.6% 0.024 77.5)
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: oldlace#FDF5E6 · ΔE 1.7
- RAL 9001 — Cream#EFEBDC · ΔE 3.5 · 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 Long Beach 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: 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 — 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.
Copy as — every ecosystem
Tints, shades, and tones of Long Beach
Tints (lighter)
Shades (darker)
Color harmonies
Palettes built from Long Beach 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 1.14:1
AA failAAA failAA large fail
Aa — on black
contrast 18.48:1
AA passAAA passAA large pass
Best text color on a Long Beach background: #000000
Palettes featuring Long Beach
Long Beach with its complement
Soft neighbors of Long Beach
Long Beach triad
Similar colors
- White Sand#F5EBD8 · ΔE 1.8
- Fuji Peak#F6EEE2 · ΔE 1.8
- Fusilli#F1E8D6 · ΔE 2.2
- Powdered#F9F2E7 · ΔE 2.3
- Moccasin#FBEBD6 · ΔE 2.4
- Creamy#EFE8DB · ΔE 2.4
Looking for maximum contrast instead? The complement of Long Beach is closest to Cotton Boll.
Long Beach FAQs
What color is Long Beach?
Long Beach is a light orange with the hex code #FAEFDF. In HSL terms it has a hue of 36°, 73% saturation, and 93% lightness.
What is the hex code for Long Beach?
The hex code for Long Beach is #FAEFDF. In RGB it's rgb(250, 239, 223), and in CMYK it's cmyk(0%, 4%, 11%, 2%).
What colors go well with Long Beach?
Long Beach pairs naturally with blue tones from its complementary harmony. Its own tints and shades always work as a monochrome scheme.
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