Macaroon
Also known as: Light Topaz Ochre, Mangy Moose, Homeland, Maple
Quietly friendly and enthusiastic, Macaroon is a warm-toned orange that earns its keep in children's products and fitness brands. Reach for a blue companion shade to give Macaroon maximum contrast. Against dark backgrounds it stays legible (6.85:1), but avoid it as text on white.
Macaroon color codes
- HEX
- #B38B71
- RGB
- rgb(179, 139, 113)
- RGBA
- rgba(179, 139, 113, 1)
- HSL
- hsl(24, 30%, 57%)
- HSV
- hsv(24, 37%, 70%)
- CMYK
- cmyk(0%, 22%, 37%, 30%)
- LAB
- lab(61.3 13.0 20.1)
- OKLCH
- oklch(66.8% 0.061 54.4)
Color intelligence
Displays accurately on every screen and translates well to print.
Temperature
warm
Nearest standard colors
- CSS: peru#CD853F · ΔE 11.4
- RAL 3012 — Beige red#CB8D73 · ΔE 6.4 · 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 Macaroon works
- Web & UI: Use it decoratively — dividers, chart series, illustration accents — and let neutrals carry the type.
- Interiors: Muted enough to paint all four walls; sample it in both daylight and evening light before committing.
- 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.
- 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 Macaroon
Tints (lighter)
Shades (darker)
Color harmonies
Palettes built from Macaroon 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 3.07:1
AA failAAA failAA large pass
Aa — on black
contrast 6.85:1
AA passAAA failAA large pass
Best text color on a Macaroon background: #000000
Palettes featuring Macaroon
Macaroon with its complement
Soft neighbors of Macaroon
Macaroon triad
Similar colors
- Nougat#AE8A78 · ΔE 3.0
- Cocoloco#AA8F7A · ΔE 4.3
- Saddle Up#AB927A · ΔE 5.4
- Butterum#C68F65 · ΔE 5.7
- Morrel#AC8F6C · ΔE 6.1
- Earthbound#A48A80 · ΔE 6.8
Looking for maximum contrast instead? The complement of Macaroon is closest to Serene Sea.
Macaroon FAQs
What color is Macaroon?
Macaroon is a medium orange with the hex code #B38B71. In HSL terms it has a hue of 24°, 30% saturation, and 57% lightness.
What is the hex code for Macaroon?
The hex code for Macaroon is #B38B71. In RGB it's rgb(179, 139, 113), and in CMYK it's cmyk(0%, 22%, 37%, 30%).
What colors go well with Macaroon?
Macaroon 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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