Nylon
Also known as: Elderberry White, White Cliffs, Orange White, Abbey White
Quietly bright and alert, Nylon is a warm-toned yellow that earns its keep in cheerful branding and kids' apps. Match it with blue accents when the design calls for energy over calm. Accessibility-wise, it needs a dark backdrop — 16.31:1 on black clears AA.
Nylon color codes
- HEX
- #E9E3CB
- RGB
- rgb(233, 227, 203)
- RGBA
- rgba(233, 227, 203, 1)
- HSL
- hsl(48, 41%, 85%)
- HSV
- hsv(48, 13%, 91%)
- CMYK
- cmyk(0%, 3%, 13%, 9%)
- LAB
- lab(90.2 -0.9 12.5)
- OKLCH
- oklch(91.4% 0.033 95.4)
Color intelligence
Displays accurately on every screen and translates well to print.
Temperature
neutral, leaning warm
subtle yellow undertone in this near-neutral
Nearest standard colors
- CSS: beige#F5F5DC · ΔE 4.5
- RAL 1013 — Oyster white#E3D9C6 · ΔE 3.7 · 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 Nylon works
- 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.
- 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.
Copy as — every ecosystem
Tints, shades, and tones of Nylon
Tints (lighter)
Shades (darker)
Color harmonies
Palettes built from Nylon 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 1.29:1
AA failAAA failAA large fail
Aa — on black
contrast 16.31:1
AA passAAA passAA large pass
Best text color on a Nylon background: #000000
Palettes featuring Nylon
Nylon with its complement
Soft neighbors of Nylon
Nylon triad
Similar colors
- Cauliflower#EBE5D0 · ΔE 1.2
- Horseradish#E6DFC4 · ΔE 1.4
- Pearl#EAE0C8 · ΔE 1.9
- Eggshell#F0EAD6 · ΔE 2.2
- Mascarpone#ECE6D4 · ΔE 2.4
- Moonlight#F6EED5 · ΔE 2.6
Looking for maximum contrast instead? The complement of Nylon is closest to Icy Plains.
Nylon FAQs
What color is Nylon?
Nylon is a light yellow with the hex code #E9E3CB. In HSL terms it has a hue of 48°, 41% saturation, and 85% lightness.
What is the hex code for Nylon?
The hex code for Nylon is #E9E3CB. In RGB it's rgb(233, 227, 203), and in CMYK it's cmyk(0%, 3%, 13%, 9%).
What colors go well with Nylon?
Nylon pairs naturally with blue tones from its complementary harmony. Its own tints and shades always work as a monochrome scheme.
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