Pie Crust

Also known as: Palm Sugar Yellow, Splash, Cutlery Polish, Double Cream

Pie Crust brings a warm and inviting feel to any palette. This soft orange is a natural fit for friendly UI accents and children's products. Reach for a blue companion shade to give Pie Crust maximum contrast. Against dark backgrounds it stays legible (15.17:1), but avoid it as text on white.

Pie Crust color codes

HEX
#F1D99F
RGB
rgb(241, 217, 159)
RGBA
rgba(241, 217, 159, 1)
HSL
hsl(42, 75%, 78%)
HSV
hsv(42, 34%, 95%)
CMYK
cmyk(0%, 10%, 34%, 5%)
LAB
lab(87.7 2.5 31.8)
OKLCH
oklch(89.2% 0.079 88.1)

Color intelligence

sRGB safe

Displays accurately on every screen and translates well to print.

Temperature

CoolWarm

warm

Nearest standard colors

  • CSS: wheat#F5DEB3 · ΔE 3.9
  • RAL 1014 — Ivory#DDC49A · ΔE 6.2 · 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 Pie Crust 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 Pie Crust

Tints (lighter)

Shades (darker)

Tones (muted)

Color harmonies

Palettes built from Pie Crust 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 1.38:1

AA failAAA failAA large fail

Aa — on black

contrast 15.17:1

AA passAAA passAA large pass

Best text color on a Pie Crust background: #000000

Palettes featuring Pie Crust

Pie Crust with its complement

Soft neighbors of Pie Crust

Pie Crust triad

Similar colors

Looking for maximum contrast instead? The complement of Pie Crust is closest to Icy Plains.

Pie Crust FAQs

What color is Pie Crust?

Pie Crust is a light orange with the hex code #F1D99F. In HSL terms it has a hue of 42°, 75% saturation, and 78% lightness.

What is the hex code for Pie Crust?

The hex code for Pie Crust is #F1D99F. In RGB it's rgb(241, 217, 159), and in CMYK it's cmyk(0%, 10%, 34%, 5%).

What colors go well with Pie Crust?

Pie Crust pairs naturally with blue tones from its complementary harmony. Its own tints and shades always work as a monochrome scheme.

Got a photo with a color like this? Identify it with the analyzer — free, instant, private.