Macaroni
Also known as: Hollywood Starlet, Pixel Cream, Soft Straw, Warm Glow
With its warm undertone, Macaroni (#F3D085) comes across as friendly and enthusiastic. Designers reach for it in friendly UI accents and children's products. Its complement lands in blue territory, which makes for striking two-color pairings. For accessible text, use it on black or near-black backgrounds (14.17:1, passes WCAG AA) rather than white.
Macaroni color codes
- HEX
- #F3D085
- RGB
- rgb(243, 208, 133)
- RGBA
- rgba(243, 208, 133, 1)
- HSL
- hsl(41, 82%, 74%)
- HSV
- hsv(41, 45%, 95%)
- CMYK
- cmyk(0%, 14%, 45%, 5%)
- LAB
- lab(85.3 5.7 41.9)
- OKLCH
- oklch(87.1% 0.102 85.4)
Color intelligence
Displays accurately on every screen and translates well to print.
Temperature
warm
Nearest standard colors
- CSS: navajowhite#FFDEAD · ΔE 6.6
- RAL 1014 — Ivory#DDC49A · ΔE 7.7 · 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 Macaroni 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 — 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 — dividers, chart series, 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
Tints, shades, and tones of Macaroni
Tints (lighter)
Shades (darker)
Color harmonies
Palettes built from Macaroni 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 1.48:1
AA failAAA failAA large fail
Aa — on black
contrast 14.17:1
AA passAAA passAA large pass
Best text color on a Macaroni background: #000000
Palettes featuring Macaroni
Macaroni with its complement
Soft neighbors of Macaroni
Macaroni triad
Similar colors
- Sprouted#F3D48B · ΔE 1.4
- Pancake#F7D788 · ΔE 1.9
- Popcorn#F7D07A · ΔE 2.0
- Mille-Feuille#EFC87D · ΔE 2.1
- Golden Eye#FFD789 · ΔE 2.2
- Cantaloupe#FFD479 · ΔE 3.2
Looking for maximum contrast instead? The complement of Macaroni is closest to Icy Plains.
Macaroni FAQs
What color is Macaroni?
Macaroni is a light orange with the hex code #F3D085. In HSL terms it has a hue of 41°, 82% saturation, and 74% lightness.
What is the hex code for Macaroni?
The hex code for Macaroni is #F3D085. In RGB it's rgb(243, 208, 133), and in CMYK it's cmyk(0%, 14%, 45%, 5%).
What colors go well with Macaroni?
Macaroni pairs naturally with blue tones from its complementary harmony. Its own tints and shades always work as a monochrome scheme.
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