Oyster
Also known as: Fine White Sand, Gentle Slumber, Bread Crumb, Figurine
As a pale take on orange, Oyster carries playful and vibrant energy that suits fitness brands and autumn palettes. Set it against a blue accent when you want the combination to pop. For accessible text, use it on black or near-black backgrounds (14.34:1, passes WCAG AA) rather than white.
Oyster color codes
- HEX
- #E3D3BF
- RGB
- rgb(227, 211, 191)
- RGBA
- rgba(227, 211, 191, 1)
- HSL
- hsl(33, 39%, 82%)
- HSV
- hsv(33, 16%, 89%)
- CMYK
- cmyk(0%, 7%, 16%, 11%)
- LAB
- lab(85.5 3.3 12.0)
- OKLCH
- oklch(87.5% 0.032 73.5)
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 5.3
- RAL 1013 — Oyster white#E3D9C6 · ΔE 2.9 · 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 Oyster 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 Oyster
Tints (lighter)
Shades (darker)
Color harmonies
Palettes built from Oyster 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 1.46:1
AA failAAA failAA large fail
Aa — on black
contrast 14.34:1
AA passAAA passAA large pass
Best text color on a Oyster background: #000000
Palettes featuring Oyster
Oyster with its complement
Soft neighbors of Oyster
Oyster triad
Similar colors
- Malt#DDCFBC · ΔE 1.3
- Almond#EDDCC8 · ΔE 2.2
- Fish Bone#E4D9C5 · ΔE 2.6
- Skeleton#EBDECC · ΔE 2.7
- Dust Storm#E7D3B7 · ΔE 2.8
- Buff It#D9CFBE · ΔE 2.8
Looking for maximum contrast instead? The complement of Oyster is closest to Maritime.
Oyster FAQs
What color is Oyster?
Oyster is a light orange with the hex code #E3D3BF. In HSL terms it has a hue of 33°, 39% saturation, and 82% lightness.
What is the hex code for Oyster?
The hex code for Oyster is #E3D3BF. In RGB it's rgb(227, 211, 191), and in CMYK it's cmyk(0%, 7%, 16%, 11%).
What colors go well with Oyster?
Oyster 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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