Nacho
Also known as: Qing Yellow, Angry Pasta, Chickadee, Smiley Face
Nacho is a soft, vivid orange that reads as friendly and enthusiastic. It shines in fitness brands and autumn palettes. Set it against a blue accent when you want the combination to pop. For accessible text, use it on black or near-black backgrounds (13.95:1, passes WCAG AA) rather than white.
Nacho color codes
- HEX
- #FFCB5D
- RGB
- rgb(255, 203, 93)
- RGBA
- rgba(255, 203, 93, 1)
- HSL
- hsl(41, 100%, 68%)
- HSV
- hsv(41, 64%, 100%)
- CMYK
- cmyk(0%, 20%, 64%, 0%)
- LAB
- lab(84.9 10.7 60.6)
- OKLCH
- oklch(86.8% 0.139 83.6)
Color intelligence
Displays accurately on every screen and translates well to print.
Temperature
warm
Nearest standard colors
- CSS: gold#FFD700 · ΔE 8.7
- RAL 1018 — Zinc yellow#FACA30 · ΔE 4.9 · 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 Nacho 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 — 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 — dividers, chart series, 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
Tints, shades, and tones of Nacho
Tints (lighter)
Shades (darker)
Color harmonies
Palettes built from Nacho 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 1.51:1
AA failAAA failAA large fail
Aa — on black
contrast 13.95:1
AA passAAA passAA large pass
Best text color on a Nacho background: #000000
Palettes featuring Nacho
Nacho with its complement
Soft neighbors of Nacho
Nacho triad
Similar colors
- Angry Pasta#FFCC55 · ΔE 1.3
- Chickadee#FFCF65 · ΔE 1.3
- Honeypot#FFC863 · ΔE 1.8
- Cantaloupe#FFD479 · ΔE 3.5
- Cheesus#FFCC77 · ΔE 3.8
- Yuma Gold#FFD678 · ΔE 3.8
Looking for maximum contrast instead? The complement of Nacho is closest to Night Snow.
Nacho FAQs
What color is Nacho?
Nacho is a medium orange with the hex code #FFCB5D. In HSL terms it has a hue of 41°, 100% saturation, and 68% lightness.
What is the hex code for Nacho?
The hex code for Nacho is #FFCB5D. In RGB it's rgb(255, 203, 93), and in CMYK it's cmyk(0%, 20%, 64%, 0%).
What colors go well with Nacho?
Nacho pairs naturally with blue tones from its complementary harmony. Its own tints and shades always work as a monochrome scheme.
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