Nectar
Also known as: Gobi Beige , White Truffle , Shoreland , Nutmeg Frost
Part of the orange family, Nectar pairs a pale base with a warm and inviting presence. It belongs in children's products and fitness brands. For contrast, pair it with a blue from its complementary palette below. Against dark backgrounds it stays legible (15.48:1), but avoid it as text on white.
Reference
Nectar color codes
- HEX
- #ECDACD
- RGB
- rgb(236, 218, 205)
- RGBA
- rgba(236, 218, 205, 1)
- HSL
- hsl(25, 45%, 86%)
- HSV
- hsv(25, 13%, 93%)
- CMYK
- cmyk(0%, 8%, 13%, 7%)
- LAB
- lab(88.3 4.8 8.8)
- OKLCH
- oklch(89.9% 0.027 58.3)
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 orange 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: antiquewhite #FAEBD7 · ΔE 5.2
- RAL 1013: Oyster white #E3D9C6 · ΔE 5.5 · 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 Nectar works
- Web & UI: Too light for text, ideal as a background wash that keeps a page from feeling sterile.
- Interiors: Wall-to-wall safe: it behaves like a white with personality, especially in north-facing rooms.
- Fashion: One garment in this color carries an outfit; two starts to compete.
- Branding: Best in a brand's supporting palette: packaging interiors, patterns, campaign accents.
- Web & UI: Use it decoratively for dividers, chart series, and illustration accents, and let neutrals carry the type.
- Interiors: Use it where you want the eye to land: a front door, built-ins, or one bold wall.
Copy as: every ecosystem
Variations
Tints, shades, and tones of Nectar
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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 Nectar 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 1.36:1
AA fail AAA fail AA large fail
Aa on black
contrast 15.48:1
AA pass AAA pass AA large pass
Best text color on a Nectar background: #000000
Palettes
Palettes featuring Nectar
Nectar with its complement
Soft neighbors of Nectar
Nectar triad
Explore
Similar colors
- Dallas Dust #ECE0D6 · ΔE 2.7
- Angel Wing #F3DFD7 · ΔE 3.1
- Fondant #F4E2CF · ΔE 3.2
- Mocha Ice #DFD2CA · ΔE 3.2
- Almond #EDDCC8 · ΔE 3.3
- Crepuscular #E7DCCE · ΔE 3.4
Looking for maximum contrast instead? The complement of Nectar is closest to Salty Ice .
FAQ
Nectar FAQs
What color is Nectar?
Nectar is a light orange with the hex code #ECDACD. In HSL terms it has a hue of 25°, 45% saturation, and 86% lightness.
What is the hex code for Nectar?
The hex code for Nectar is #ECDACD. In RGB it's rgb(236, 218, 205), and in CMYK it's cmyk(0%, 8%, 13%, 7%).
What colors go well with Nectar?
Nectar pairs naturally with blue tones from its complementary harmony, and with cyan accents from its split-complementary palette. Its own tints and shades always work as a monochrome scheme.
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