Pasta
Also known as: Milk Quartz, Butter Muffin, Dumpling, Peach Yellow
Pasta is what happens when orange turns pale and vivid. The effect is friendly and enthusiastic, made for children's products and fitness brands. Set it against a blue accent when you want the combination to pop. Against dark backgrounds it stays legible (16.13:1), but avoid it as text on white.
Pasta color codes
- HEX
- #F7DFAF
- RGB
- rgb(247, 223, 175)
- RGBA
- rgba(247, 223, 175, 1)
- HSL
- hsl(40, 82%, 83%)
- HSV
- hsv(40, 29%, 97%)
- CMYK
- cmyk(0%, 10%, 29%, 3%)
- LAB
- lab(89.9 3.4 26.8)
- OKLCH
- oklch(91.2% 0.068 84.4)
Color intelligence
Displays accurately on every screen and translates well to print.
Temperature
warm
Nearest standard colors
- CSS: wheat#F5DEB3 · ΔE 1.3
- RAL 1015 — Light ivory#E6D2B5 · ΔE 6.0 · 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 Pasta 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: Commands attention in logos and packaging; balance it with generous neutral space.
- Branding: Best in a brand's supporting palette — packaging interiors, patterns, campaign accents.
Copy as — every ecosystem
Tints, shades, and tones of Pasta
Tints (lighter)
Shades (darker)
Color harmonies
Palettes built from Pasta 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 1.30:1
AA failAAA failAA large fail
Aa — on black
contrast 16.13:1
AA passAAA passAA large pass
Best text color on a Pasta background: #000000
Palettes featuring Pasta
Pasta with its complement
Soft neighbors of Pasta
Pasta triad
Similar colors
- Dumpling#F7DDAA · ΔE 0.9
- Noodles#F9E3B4 · ΔE 1.0
- Vinaigrette#EFDAAE · ΔE 1.7
- Flan#F6E3B4 · ΔE 1.8
- Tortilla#EFDBA7 · ΔE 2.2
- Precious#F1DAB2 · ΔE 2.3
Looking for maximum contrast instead? The complement of Pasta is closest to Icy Plains.
Pasta FAQs
What color is Pasta?
Pasta is a light orange with the hex code #F7DFAF. In HSL terms it has a hue of 40°, 82% saturation, and 83% lightness.
What is the hex code for Pasta?
The hex code for Pasta is #F7DFAF. In RGB it's rgb(247, 223, 175), and in CMYK it's cmyk(0%, 10%, 29%, 3%).
What colors go well with Pasta?
Pasta pairs naturally with blue tones from its complementary harmony. Its own tints and shades always work as a monochrome scheme.
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