Meringue
Also known as: Smooth as Corn Silk, Bad Moon Yellow, Bone White, James Blonde
Meringue sits on the warm side of the spectrum: a lively yellow that feels sunny and uplifting. Try it in cheerful branding and kids' apps. Reach for a blue companion shade to give Meringue maximum contrast. Accessibility-wise, it needs a dark backdrop — 16.56:1 on black clears AA.
Meringue color codes
- HEX
- #F3E4B3
- RGB
- rgb(243, 228, 179)
- RGBA
- rgba(243, 228, 179, 1)
- HSL
- hsl(46, 73%, 83%)
- HSV
- hsv(46, 26%, 95%)
- CMYK
- cmyk(0%, 6%, 26%, 5%)
- LAB
- lab(90.9 -0.2 26.0)
- OKLCH
- oklch(91.9% 0.066 93.1)
Color intelligence
Displays accurately on every screen and translates well to print.
Temperature
warm
Nearest standard colors
- CSS: wheat#F5DEB3 · ΔE 3.7
- RAL 1015 — Light ivory#E6D2B5 · ΔE 7.6 · 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 Meringue works
- Web & UI: Use it decoratively — dividers, chart series, illustration accents — and let neutrals carry the type.
- 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.
- Branding: Commands attention in logos and packaging; balance it with generous neutral space.
- Branding: Best in a brand's supporting palette — packaging interiors, patterns, campaign accents.
Copy as — every ecosystem
Tints, shades, and tones of Meringue
Tints (lighter)
Shades (darker)
Color harmonies
Palettes built from Meringue 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 1.27:1
AA failAAA failAA large fail
Aa — on black
contrast 16.56:1
AA passAAA passAA large pass
Best text color on a Meringue background: #000000
Palettes featuring Meringue
Meringue with its complement
Soft neighbors of Meringue
Meringue triad
Similar colors
- Solar#FBEAB8 · ΔE 1.5
- Flan#F6E3B4 · ΔE 1.6
- Vanilla#F3E5AB · ΔE 2.1
- Buttered#ECE2B7 · ΔE 2.2
- Tortilla#EFDBA7 · ΔE 2.5
- Noodles#F9E3B4 · ΔE 2.6
Looking for maximum contrast instead? The complement of Meringue is closest to Icy Plains.
Meringue FAQs
What color is Meringue?
Meringue is a light yellow with the hex code #F3E4B3. In HSL terms it has a hue of 46°, 73% saturation, and 83% lightness.
What is the hex code for Meringue?
The hex code for Meringue is #F3E4B3. In RGB it's rgb(243, 228, 179), and in CMYK it's cmyk(0%, 6%, 26%, 5%).
What colors go well with Meringue?
Meringue pairs naturally with blue tones from its complementary harmony. Its own tints and shades always work as a monochrome scheme.
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