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 — ideal for 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.
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)
Color intelligence
Displays accurately on every screen and translates well to print.
Temperature
neutral, leaning warm
subtle orange undertone in this near-neutral
Nearest standard colors
- 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 — 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.
Copy as — every ecosystem
Tints, shades, and tones of Nectar
Tints (lighter)
Shades (darker)
Color harmonies
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
Contrast & accessibility
Aa — on white
contrast 1.36:1
AA failAAA failAA large fail
Aa — on black
contrast 15.48:1
AA passAAA passAA large pass
Best text color on a Nectar background: #000000
Palettes featuring Nectar
Nectar with its complement
Soft neighbors of Nectar
Nectar triad
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.
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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