Macaroni
Also known as: Hollywood Starlet , Pixel Cream , Soft Straw , Warm Glow
As a soft take on orange, Macaroni carries warm and inviting energy that suits children's products and fitness brands. 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.
Reference
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)
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: 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: 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 Macaroni
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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 Macaroni 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 1.48:1
AA fail AAA fail AA large fail
Aa on black
contrast 14.17:1
AA pass AAA pass AA large pass
Best text color on a Macaroni background: #000000
Palettes
Palettes featuring Macaroni
Macaroni with its complement
Soft neighbors of Macaroni
Macaroni triad
Explore
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 .
FAQ
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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