Lox
Also known as: Poodle Skirt Peach , Apricot Red , Presidio Peach , Nude Flamingo
Lox is a soft, vivid orange that reads as warm and inviting. It earns its place in friendly UI accents and children's products. Reach for a cyan companion shade to give Lox maximum contrast. For accessible text, use it on black or near-black backgrounds (8.83:1, passes WCAG AA) rather than white.
Reference
Lox color codes
- HEX
- #EC9079
- RGB
- rgb(236, 144, 121)
- RGBA
- rgba(236, 144, 121, 1)
- HSL
- hsl(12, 75%, 70%)
- HSV
- hsv(12, 49%, 93%)
- CMYK
- cmyk(0%, 39%, 49%, 7%)
- LAB
- lab(69.3 34.0 27.8)
- OKLCH
- oklch(74.4% 0.117 34.8)
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: darksalmon #E9967A · ΔE 2.7
- RAL 3012: Beige red #CB8D73 · ΔE 7.1 · 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 Lox 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 Lox
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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 Lox 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 2.38:1
AA fail AAA fail AA large fail
Aa on black
contrast 8.83:1
AA pass AAA pass AA large pass
Best text color on a Lox background: #000000
Palettes
Palettes featuring Lox
Lox with its complement
Soft neighbors of Lox
Lox triad
Explore
Similar colors
- Kindleflame #E9967A · ΔE 2.7
- Parma Ham #F89882 · ΔE 2.7
- Redolenc #EA8A7A · ΔE 2.7
- Kissable #FD8F79 · ΔE 3.1
- Shrimp #E29A86 · ΔE 3.8
- Firewatch #EE8866 · ΔE 3.9
Looking for maximum contrast instead? The complement of Lox is closest to Skydive .
FAQ
Lox FAQs
What color is Lox?
Lox is a medium orange with the hex code #EC9079. In HSL terms it has a hue of 12°, 75% saturation, and 70% lightness.
What is the hex code for Lox?
The hex code for Lox is #EC9079. In RGB it's rgb(236, 144, 121), and in CMYK it's cmyk(0%, 39%, 49%, 7%).
What colors go well with Lox?
Lox pairs naturally with cyan tones from its complementary harmony. Its own tints and shades always work as a monochrome scheme.
Planning around this color? See everything that goes with Lox : 10 computed pairings with palettes.
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