Macadamia
Also known as: Crimini Mushroom, Concord Buff, Muslin Tint, Sundew
Expect warm and inviting associations from Macadamia — a soft orange well suited to friendly UI accents and children's products. Its complement lands in blue territory, which makes for striking two-color pairings. Accessibility-wise, it needs a dark backdrop — 13.46:1 on black clears AA.
Macadamia color codes
- HEX
- #E1CCAF
- RGB
- rgb(225, 204, 175)
- RGBA
- rgba(225, 204, 175, 1)
- HSL
- hsl(35, 45%, 78%)
- HSV
- hsv(35, 22%, 88%)
- CMYK
- cmyk(0%, 9%, 22%, 12%)
- LAB
- lab(83.3 4.3 17.3)
- OKLCH
- oklch(85.5% 0.045 75.9)
Color intelligence
Displays accurately on every screen and translates well to print.
Temperature
warm
Nearest standard colors
- CSS: wheat#F5DEB3 · ΔE 5.7
- RAL 1015 — Light ivory#E6D2B5 · ΔE 1.4 · 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 Macadamia 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: Best in a brand's supporting palette — packaging interiors, patterns, campaign accents.
Copy as — every ecosystem
Tints, shades, and tones of Macadamia
Tints (lighter)
Shades (darker)
Color harmonies
Palettes built from Macadamia 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 1.56:1
AA failAAA failAA large fail
Aa — on black
contrast 13.46:1
AA passAAA passAA large pass
Best text color on a Macadamia background: #000000
Palettes featuring Macadamia
Macadamia with its complement
Soft neighbors of Macadamia
Macadamia triad
Similar colors
- Tatami#DECCAF · ΔE 1.3
- Dust Storm#E7D3B7 · ΔE 1.7
- Larb Gai#DFC6AA · ΔE 2.3
- Champagne#E9D2AC · ΔE 3.0
- Dune#D5C0A1 · ΔE 3.1
- Oyster#E3D3BF · ΔE 3.5
Looking for maximum contrast instead? The complement of Macadamia is closest to Maritime.
Macadamia FAQs
What color is Macadamia?
Macadamia is a light orange with the hex code #E1CCAF. In HSL terms it has a hue of 35°, 45% saturation, and 78% lightness.
What is the hex code for Macadamia?
The hex code for Macadamia is #E1CCAF. In RGB it's rgb(225, 204, 175), and in CMYK it's cmyk(0%, 9%, 22%, 12%).
What colors go well with Macadamia?
Macadamia 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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