Medlar
Also known as: Feng Shui, Veltliner White, Slow Dance, Pale Cucumber
Medlar is what happens when yellow turns pale and gentle. The effect is bright and alert, made for 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.
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)
Color intelligence
Displays accurately on every screen and translates well to print.
Temperature
neutral, leaning warm
subtle green undertone in this near-neutral
Nearest standard colors
- 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 — 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: 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 — 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
Tints, shades, and tones of Medlar
Tints (lighter)
Shades (darker)
Color harmonies
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
Contrast & accessibility
Aa — on white
contrast 1.47:1
AA failAAA failAA large fail
Aa — on black
contrast 14.30:1
AA passAAA passAA large pass
Best text color on a Medlar background: #000000
Palettes featuring Medlar
Medlar with its complement
Soft neighbors of Medlar
Medlar triad
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.
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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