Piggy Bank
Also known as: Delicate Sweet Apricot , Ending Dawn , Dolly Cheek , Dainty Peach
A vivid orange with a warm and inviting character, Piggy Bank works well for friendly UI accents and children's products. Reach for a cyan companion shade to give Piggy Bank maximum contrast. For accessible text, use it on black or near-black backgrounds (14.61:1, passes WCAG AA) rather than white.
Reference
Piggy Bank color codes
- HEX
- #FFCCBB
- RGB
- rgb(255, 204, 187)
- RGBA
- rgba(255, 204, 187, 1)
- HSL
- hsl(15, 100%, 87%)
- HSV
- hsv(15, 27%, 100%)
- CMYK
- cmyk(0%, 20%, 27%, 0%)
- LAB
- lab(86.3 16.8 15.7)
- OKLCH
- oklch(88.5% 0.063 39.2)
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: mistyrose #FFE4E1 · ΔE 9.0
- RAL 3015: Light pink #E1A6AD · ΔE 13.0 · 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 Piggy Bank works
- Web & UI: Too light for text, ideal as a background wash that keeps a page from feeling sterile.
- Interiors: Wall-to-wall safe: it behaves like a white with personality, especially in north-facing rooms.
- 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.
- 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.
Copy as: every ecosystem
Variations
Tints, shades, and tones of Piggy Bank
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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 Piggy Bank 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 1.44:1
AA fail AAA fail AA large fail
Aa on black
contrast 14.61:1
AA pass AAA pass AA large pass
Best text color on a Piggy Bank background: #000000
Palettes
Palettes featuring Piggy Bank
Piggy Bank with its complement
Soft neighbors of Piggy Bank
Piggy Bank triad
Explore
Similar colors
- Dolly Cheek #FCC9B6 · ΔE 1.1
- Peach Fuzz #FFC7B9 · ΔE 2.1
- Taco #F3C7B3 · ΔE 3.0
- Bellini #F4C9B1 · ΔE 4.4
- Cinderella #FBD7CC · ΔE 4.5
- Girlie #FFD3CF · ΔE 5.4
Looking for maximum contrast instead? The complement of Piggy Bank is closest to Fresh Air .
FAQ
Piggy Bank FAQs
What color is Piggy Bank?
Piggy Bank is a light orange with the hex code #FFCCBB. In HSL terms it has a hue of 15°, 100% saturation, and 87% lightness.
What is the hex code for Piggy Bank?
The hex code for Piggy Bank is #FFCCBB. In RGB it's rgb(255, 204, 187), and in CMYK it's cmyk(0%, 20%, 27%, 0%).
What colors go well with Piggy Bank?
Piggy Bank pairs naturally with cyan tones from its complementary harmony. Its own tints and shades always work as a monochrome scheme.
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