Malt
Also known as: Snip of Tannin , Dainty Lace , Palest Satin , Maison Blanche
As a pale take on orange, Malt 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 (13.73:1, passes WCAG AA) rather than white.
Reference
Malt color codes
- HEX
- #DDCFBC
- RGB
- rgb(221, 207, 188)
- RGBA
- rgba(221, 207, 188, 1)
- HSL
- hsl(35, 33%, 80%)
- HSV
- hsv(35, 15%, 87%)
- CMYK
- cmyk(0%, 6%, 15%, 13%)
- LAB
- lab(83.9 2.7 11.3)
- OKLCH
- oklch(86.1% 0.030 75.7)
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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neutral, leaning warm
subtle yellow undertone in this near-neutral
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: antiquewhite #FAEBD7 · ΔE 6.3
- RAL 1013: Oyster white #E3D9C6 · ΔE 2.9 · 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 Malt works
- Web & UI: A supporting-cast color for UI: chart fills, tags, and empty-state illustrations, but not text.
- Interiors: Soft and low-saturation: a candidate for full walls, where vivid colors overwhelm.
- Fashion: Wears best as the statement piece, a top, scarf, or shoes, against neutral basics.
- Branding: A secondary brand color by nature: it supports a stronger primary and shines in illustration.
- Interiors: Strong for a whole room, excellent in doses: an accent wall, cabinetry, or a statement chair.
Copy as: every ecosystem
Variations
Tints, shades, and tones of Malt
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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 Malt 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 1.53:1
AA fail AAA fail AA large fail
Aa on black
contrast 13.73:1
AA pass AAA pass AA large pass
Best text color on a Malt background: #000000
Palettes
Palettes featuring Malt
Malt with its complement
Soft neighbors of Malt
Malt triad
Explore
Similar colors
- Oyster #E3D3BF · ΔE 1.3
- Buff It #D9CFBE · ΔE 1.8
- Cafe Latte #D6C6B4 · ΔE 2.4
- Tapioca #DAC9B9 · ΔE 2.6
- Fish Bone #E4D9C5 · ΔE 2.7
- Bone #E0D7C6 · ΔE 2.8
Looking for maximum contrast instead? The complement of Malt is closest to Steel Mist .
FAQ
Malt FAQs
What color is Malt?
Malt is a light orange with the hex code #DDCFBC. In HSL terms it has a hue of 35°, 33% saturation, and 80% lightness.
What is the hex code for Malt?
The hex code for Malt is #DDCFBC. In RGB it's rgb(221, 207, 188), and in CMYK it's cmyk(0%, 6%, 15%, 13%).
What colors go well with Malt?
Malt 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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