Mascarpone
Also known as: Board & Batten, Antique White, Farm House, Always Almond
Mascarpone is what happens when orange turns pale and gentle. The effect is warm and inviting, made for children's products and fitness brands. Match it with blue accents when the design calls for energy over calm. For accessible text, use it on black or near-black backgrounds (16.84:1, passes WCAG AA) rather than white.
Mascarpone color codes
- HEX
- #ECE6D4
- RGB
- rgb(236, 230, 212)
- RGBA
- rgba(236, 230, 212, 1)
- HSL
- hsl(45, 39%, 88%)
- HSV
- hsv(45, 10%, 93%)
- CMYK
- cmyk(0%, 3%, 10%, 7%)
- LAB
- lab(91.4 -0.1 9.6)
- OKLCH
- oklch(92.5% 0.025 91.6)
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: oldlace#FDF5E6 · ΔE 3.8
- RAL 9001 — Cream#EFEBDC · ΔE 1.7 · 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 Mascarpone works
- Web & UI: A natural surface tint: use it for cards, section backgrounds, or hover states instead of flat white.
- Interiors: A softer alternative to builder's white for walls, trim, or ceilings — warmer under evening light.
- 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.
- Web & UI: A supporting-cast color for UI: chart fills, tags, empty-state illustrations — not text.
- 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 Mascarpone
Tints (lighter)
Shades (darker)
Color harmonies
Palettes built from Mascarpone 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 1.25:1
AA failAAA failAA large fail
Aa — on black
contrast 16.84:1
AA passAAA passAA large pass
Best text color on a Mascarpone background: #000000
Palettes featuring Mascarpone
Mascarpone with its complement
Soft neighbors of Mascarpone
Mascarpone triad
Similar colors
- Eggshell#F0EAD6 · ΔE 1.1
- Cauliflower#EBE5D0 · ΔE 1.2
- Fusilli#F1E8D6 · ΔE 1.6
- Helium#EAE5D8 · ΔE 2.0
- White Sand#F5EBD8 · ΔE 2.2
- Bianca#F4EFE0 · ΔE 2.3
Looking for maximum contrast instead? The complement of Mascarpone is closest to Cotton Boll.
Mascarpone FAQs
What color is Mascarpone?
Mascarpone is a light orange with the hex code #ECE6D4. In HSL terms it has a hue of 45°, 39% saturation, and 88% lightness.
What is the hex code for Mascarpone?
The hex code for Mascarpone is #ECE6D4. In RGB it's rgb(236, 230, 212), and in CMYK it's cmyk(0%, 3%, 10%, 7%).
What colors go well with Mascarpone?
Mascarpone pairs naturally with blue tones from its complementary harmony. Its own tints and shades always work as a monochrome scheme.
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