Nougat
Also known as: Vagabond, Café Renversé, Magnitude, Homestead
Nougat sits on the warm side of the spectrum: a gentle orange that feels warm and inviting. Try it in fitness brands and autumn palettes. Nougat plays well with cyan tones — the harmonies below show exactly which ones. Accessibility-wise, it needs a dark backdrop — 6.71:1 on black clears AA.
Nougat color codes
- HEX
- #AE8A78
- RGB
- rgb(174, 138, 120)
- RGBA
- rgba(174, 138, 120, 1)
- HSL
- hsl(20, 25%, 58%)
- HSV
- hsv(20, 31%, 68%)
- CMYK
- cmyk(0%, 21%, 31%, 32%)
- LAB
- lab(60.6 12.2 15.2)
- OKLCH
- oklch(66.2% 0.051 47.9)
Color intelligence
Displays accurately on every screen and translates well to print.
Temperature
warm
Nearest standard colors
- CSS: rosybrown#BC8F8F · ΔE 9.3
- RAL 1019 — Grey beige#A48F7A · 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 Nougat works
- Web & UI: A supporting-cast color for UI: chart fills, tags, empty-state illustrations — not text.
- Interiors: Soft and low-saturation — a candidate for full walls, where vivid colors overwhelm.
- Fashion: Wears best as the statement piece — a top, scarf, or shoes — against neutral basics.
- Branding: A secondary brand color by nature: it supports a stronger primary and shines in illustration.
- Interiors: Strong for a whole room, excellent in doses: an accent wall, cabinetry, or a statement chair.
Copy as — every ecosystem
Tints, shades, and tones of Nougat
Tints (lighter)
Shades (darker)
Color harmonies
Palettes built from Nougat 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 3.13:1
AA failAAA failAA large pass
Aa — on black
contrast 6.71:1
AA passAAA failAA large pass
Best text color on a Nougat background: #000000
Palettes featuring Nougat
Nougat with its complement
Soft neighbors of Nougat
Nougat triad
Similar colors
- Macaroon#B38B71 · ΔE 3.0
- Earthbound#A48A80 · ΔE 4.1
- Cocoloco#AA8F7A · ΔE 4.2
- Woodhaven#9E7B6C · ΔE 5.4
- Nude Lips#B5948D · ΔE 5.8
- Saddle Up#AB927A · ΔE 6.1
Looking for maximum contrast instead? The complement of Nougat is closest to Cavolo Nero.
Nougat FAQs
What color is Nougat?
Nougat is a medium orange with the hex code #AE8A78. In HSL terms it has a hue of 20°, 25% saturation, and 58% lightness.
What is the hex code for Nougat?
The hex code for Nougat is #AE8A78. In RGB it's rgb(174, 138, 120), and in CMYK it's cmyk(0%, 21%, 31%, 32%).
What colors go well with Nougat?
Nougat pairs naturally with cyan tones from its complementary harmony. Its own tints and shades always work as a monochrome scheme.
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