Pasta
Also known as: Milk Quartz , Butter Muffin , Dumpling , Peach Yellow
A vivid orange with a friendly and enthusiastic character, Pasta works well 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.
Reference
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)
Analysis
Color intelligence
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Gamut
The full range of colors a device or space can show. sRGB is the common screen gamut; Display P3 is wider. A color outside a gamut cannot be shown accurately there and must be mapped inward.Full glossary entry →Displays accurately on every screen and translates well to print.
Temperature
Undertone
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warm
Nearest standard colors
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Delta E (ΔE)
A measure of how different two colors look. Below 1 the difference is invisible to almost everyone; below 2.3 most people can't tell them apart; above 10 they are clearly different colors. We use CIEDE2000, the modern standard.Full glossary entry →
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Delta E (ΔE)
A measure of how different two colors look. Below 1 the difference is invisible to almost everyone; below 2.3 most people can't tell them apart; above 10 they are clearly different colors. We use CIEDE2000, the modern standard.Full glossary entry →- 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 for dividers, chart series, and illustration accents, and let neutrals carry the type.
- Interiors: Use it where you want the eye to land: a 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
Variations
Tints, shades, and tones of Pasta
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Tint
A color mixed with white, which raises its lightness. Pink is a tint of red. Tints feel softer and more open than the base color.Full glossary entry →
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Tint
A color mixed with white, which raises its lightness. Pink is a tint of red. Tints feel softer and more open than the base color.Full glossary entry →Tints (lighter)
Shades (darker)
Harmonies
Color harmonies
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Complementary colors
Two colors opposite each other on the wheel. They create the strongest contrast and make each other look more intense, so they work best used unevenly.Full glossary entry →
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Complementary colors
Two colors opposite each other on the wheel. They create the strongest contrast and make each other look more intense, so they work best used unevenly.Full glossary entry →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
Accessibility
Contrast & accessibility
Aa on white
contrast 1.30:1
AA fail AAA fail AA large fail
Aa on black
contrast 16.13:1
AA pass AAA pass AA large pass
Best text color on a Pasta background: #000000
Palettes
Palettes featuring Pasta
Pasta with its complement
Soft neighbors of Pasta
Pasta triad
Explore
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 .
FAQ
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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