Malt
Also known as: Snip of Tannin, Dainty Lace, Palest Satin, Maison Blanche
Part of the orange family, Malt pairs a pale base with a friendly and enthusiastic presence — ideal for 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 (13.73:1, passes WCAG AA) rather than white.
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)
Color intelligence
Displays accurately on every screen and translates well to print.
Temperature
neutral, leaning warm
subtle yellow undertone in this near-neutral
Nearest standard colors
- 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, empty-state illustrations — 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
Tints, shades, and tones of Malt
Tints (lighter)
Shades (darker)
Color harmonies
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
Contrast & accessibility
Aa — on white
contrast 1.53:1
AA failAAA failAA large fail
Aa — on black
contrast 13.73:1
AA passAAA passAA large pass
Best text color on a Malt background: #000000
Palettes featuring Malt
Malt with its complement
Soft neighbors of Malt
Malt triad
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.
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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