Medlar
Also known as: Feng Shui , Veltliner White , Slow Dance , Pale Cucumber
Expect bright and alert associations from Medlar, a pale yellow suited to summer palettes and highlights and warnings. Its complement lands in blue territory, which makes for striking two-color pairings. Against dark backgrounds it stays legible (14.30:1), but avoid it as text on white.
Reference
Medlar color codes
- HEX
- #D5D7BF
- RGB
- rgb(213, 215, 191)
- RGBA
- rgba(213, 215, 191, 1)
- HSL
- hsl(65, 23%, 80%)
- HSV
- hsv(65, 11%, 84%)
- CMYK
- cmyk(1%, 0%, 11%, 16%)
- LAB
- lab(85.3 -3.8 11.7)
- OKLCH
- oklch(87.1% 0.032 110.9)
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 green 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: beige #F5F5DC · ΔE 6.7
- RAL 9002: Grey white #DDDED4 · ΔE 5.8 · 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 Medlar works
- Web & UI: Use it decoratively for dividers, chart series, and 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: Works as a base layer or outerwear tone that lets brighter pieces do the talking.
- Branding: Best in a brand's supporting palette: packaging interiors, patterns, campaign accents.
- 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.
Copy as: every ecosystem
Variations
Tints, shades, and tones of Medlar
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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 Medlar 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 1.47:1
AA fail AAA fail AA large fail
Aa on black
contrast 14.30:1
AA pass AAA pass AA large pass
Best text color on a Medlar background: #000000
Palettes
Palettes featuring Medlar
Medlar with its complement
Soft neighbors of Medlar
Medlar triad
Explore
Similar colors
- Airy Fields #DBE0C4 · ΔE 2.6
- Zen Garden #D1DAC0 · ΔE 2.9
- Gin #D9DFCD · ΔE 3.1
- Frost #E1E4C5 · ΔE 3.6
- Wild Wheat #E0E1D1 · ΔE 3.9
- Fennec Fox #DAD7C8 · ΔE 4.4
Looking for maximum contrast instead? The complement of Medlar is closest to Foggy Love .
FAQ
Medlar FAQs
What color is Medlar?
Medlar is a light yellow with the hex code #D5D7BF. In HSL terms it has a hue of 65°, 23% saturation, and 80% lightness.
What is the hex code for Medlar?
The hex code for Medlar is #D5D7BF. In RGB it's rgb(213, 215, 191), and in CMYK it's cmyk(1%, 0%, 11%, 16%).
What colors go well with Medlar?
Medlar pairs naturally with blue tones from its complementary harmony. Its own tints and shades always work as a monochrome scheme.
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