Noodles
Also known as: They Call It Mellow, Friendly Yellow, Beach Towel, Tiffany Light
Noodles brings a warm and inviting feel to any palette. This pale orange is a natural fit for fitness brands and autumn palettes. Match it with blue accents when the design calls for energy over calm. Accessibility-wise, it needs a dark backdrop — 16.67:1 on black clears AA.
Noodles color codes
- HEX
- #F9E3B4
- RGB
- rgb(249, 227, 180)
- RGBA
- rgba(249, 227, 180, 1)
- HSL
- hsl(41, 85%, 84%)
- HSV
- hsv(41, 28%, 98%)
- CMYK
- cmyk(0%, 9%, 28%, 2%)
- LAB
- lab(91.2 2.7 25.9)
- OKLCH
- oklch(92.2% 0.065 85.8)
Color intelligence
Displays accurately on every screen and translates well to print.
Temperature
warm
Nearest standard colors
- CSS: wheat#F5DEB3 · ΔE 1.6
- RAL 1015 — Light ivory#E6D2B5 · ΔE 6.3 · 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 Noodles works
- Web & UI: A supporting-cast color for UI: chart fills, tags, empty-state illustrations — not text.
- 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.
- Branding: A secondary brand color by nature: it supports a stronger primary and shines in illustration.
Copy as — every ecosystem
Tints, shades, and tones of Noodles
Tints (lighter)
Shades (darker)
Color harmonies
Palettes built from Noodles 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 1.26:1
AA failAAA failAA large fail
Aa — on black
contrast 16.67:1
AA passAAA passAA large pass
Best text color on a Noodles background: #000000
Palettes featuring Noodles
Noodles with its complement
Soft neighbors of Noodles
Noodles triad
Similar colors
- Pasta#F7DFAF · ΔE 1.0
- Flan#F6E3B4 · ΔE 1.1
- Dumpling#F7DDAA · ΔE 1.9
- Vinaigrette#EFDAAE · ΔE 2.1
- Solar#FBEAB8 · ΔE 2.4
- Saturn#FAE5BF · ΔE 2.5
Looking for maximum contrast instead? The complement of Noodles is closest to Icy Plains.
Noodles FAQs
What color is Noodles?
Noodles is a light orange with the hex code #F9E3B4. In HSL terms it has a hue of 41°, 85% saturation, and 84% lightness.
What is the hex code for Noodles?
The hex code for Noodles is #F9E3B4. In RGB it's rgb(249, 227, 180), and in CMYK it's cmyk(0%, 9%, 28%, 2%).
What colors go well with Noodles?
Noodles pairs naturally with blue tones from its complementary harmony. Its own tints and shades always work as a monochrome scheme.
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