Nectarine
Also known as: Poached Rainbow Trout , Tiger of Mysore , Nārangī Orange , Mango Orange
Nectarine holds a soft position in the orange range and reads as warm and inviting. You'll see it used for friendly UI accents and children's products. For contrast, pair it with a cyan from its complementary palette below. For accessible text, use it on black or near-black backgrounds (8.80:1, passes WCAG AA) rather than white.
Reference
Nectarine color codes
- HEX
- #FF8656
- RGB
- rgb(255, 134, 86)
- RGBA
- rgba(255, 134, 86, 1)
- HSL
- hsl(17, 100%, 67%)
- HSV
- hsv(17, 66%, 100%)
- CMYK
- cmyk(0%, 47%, 66%, 0%)
- LAB
- lab(69.4 44.3 47.1)
- OKLCH
- oklch(74.6% 0.160 41.7)
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: coral #FF7F50 · ΔE 1.6
- RAL 2008: Bright red orange #F3752C · ΔE 6.7 · 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 Nectarine works
- Web & UI: Best as a button fill, badge, or accent. Pair it with white text only at large sizes, and check contrast.
- Interiors: Strong for a whole room, excellent in doses: an accent wall, cabinetry, or a statement chair.
- Fashion: Wears best as the statement piece, a top, scarf, or shoes, against neutral basics.
- Branding: High-energy brand material: strong for food, fitness, and youth-facing marks. Use sparingly in UI.
- Web & UI: A supporting-cast color for UI: chart fills, tags, and empty-state illustrations, but not text.
- Branding: A secondary brand color by nature: it supports a stronger primary and shines in illustration.
Copy as: every ecosystem
Variations
Tints, shades, and tones of Nectarine
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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 Nectarine 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 2.39:1
AA fail AAA fail AA large fail
Aa on black
contrast 8.80:1
AA pass AAA pass AA large pass
Best text color on a Nectarine background: #000000
Palettes
Palettes featuring Nectarine
Nectarine with its complement
Soft neighbors of Nectarine
Nectarine triad
Explore
Similar colors
- Coral #FF7F50 · ΔE 1.6
- Bonfire #F78058 · ΔE 2.6
- Mandarin #F37A48 · ΔE 3.5
- Gravlax #EC834F · ΔE 3.9
- Firewatch #EE8866 · ΔE 4.2
- Melon #FF7855 · ΔE 4.6
Looking for maximum contrast instead? The complement of Nectarine is closest to Blue Bikini .
FAQ
Nectarine FAQs
What color is Nectarine?
Nectarine is a medium orange with the hex code #FF8656. In HSL terms it has a hue of 17°, 100% saturation, and 67% lightness.
What is the hex code for Nectarine?
The hex code for Nectarine is #FF8656. In RGB it's rgb(255, 134, 86), and in CMYK it's cmyk(0%, 47%, 66%, 0%).
What colors go well with Nectarine?
Nectarine pairs naturally with cyan tones from its complementary harmony. Its own tints and shades always work as a monochrome scheme.
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