Mille-Feuille
Also known as: Almond Cookie , Perky Yellow , Marzipan , Bad Hair Day
With its warm undertone, Mille-Feuille (#EFC87D) comes across as playful and vibrant. Designers reach for it in autumn palettes and friendly UI accents. Reach for a blue companion shade to give Mille-Feuille maximum contrast. Accessibility-wise, it needs a dark backdrop: 13.23:1 on black clears AA.
Reference
Mille-Feuille color codes
- HEX
- #EFC87D
- RGB
- rgb(239, 200, 125)
- RGBA
- rgba(239, 200, 125, 1)
- HSL
- hsl(39, 78%, 71%)
- HSV
- hsv(39, 48%, 94%)
- CMYK
- cmyk(0%, 16%, 48%, 6%)
- LAB
- lab(82.8 7.4 42.8)
- OKLCH
- oklch(85.0% 0.103 82.9)
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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warm
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: burlywood #DEB887 · ΔE 6.8
- RAL 1014: Ivory #DDC49A · ΔE 7.4 · 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 Mille-Feuille works
- Web & UI: Reads as an interactive accent: fills, hovers, focus rings. Keep body text in a darker neutral.
- 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.
- Branding: Commands attention in logos and packaging; balance it with generous neutral space.
- Web & UI: Use it decoratively for dividers, chart series, and illustration accents, and let neutrals carry the type.
- Branding: Best in a brand's supporting palette: packaging interiors, patterns, campaign accents.
Copy as: every ecosystem
Variations
Tints, shades, and tones of Mille-Feuille
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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 Mille-Feuille 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 1.59:1
AA fail AAA fail AA large fail
Aa on black
contrast 13.23:1
AA pass AAA pass AA large pass
Best text color on a Mille-Feuille background: #000000
Palettes
Palettes featuring Mille-Feuille
Mille-Feuille with its complement
Soft neighbors of Mille-Feuille
Mille-Feuille triad
Explore
Similar colors
- Macaroni #F3D085 · ΔE 2.1
- Polenta #EFC47F · ΔE 2.1
- Popcorn #F7D07A · ΔE 2.7
- Egg Yolk #FFCE81 · ΔE 3.3
- Sprouted #F3D48B · ΔE 3.4
- Cheesus #FFCC77 · ΔE 3.5
Looking for maximum contrast instead? The complement of Mille-Feuille is closest to Night Snow .
FAQ
Mille-Feuille FAQs
What color is Mille-Feuille?
Mille-Feuille is a light orange with the hex code #EFC87D. In HSL terms it has a hue of 39°, 78% saturation, and 71% lightness.
What is the hex code for Mille-Feuille?
The hex code for Mille-Feuille is #EFC87D. In RGB it's rgb(239, 200, 125), and in CMYK it's cmyk(0%, 16%, 48%, 6%).
What colors go well with Mille-Feuille?
Mille-Feuille pairs naturally with blue tones from its complementary harmony. Its own tints and shades always work as a monochrome scheme.
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