Polenta
Also known as: Gold Buff, Garbanzo Paste, Butterscotch Cake, Pale Sunshine
Expect warm and inviting associations from Polenta — a soft orange well suited to autumn palettes and friendly UI accents. Its complement lands in blue territory, which makes for striking two-color pairings. Accessibility-wise, it needs a dark backdrop — 12.87:1 on black clears AA.
Polenta color codes
- HEX
- #EFC47F
- RGB
- rgb(239, 196, 127)
- RGBA
- rgba(239, 196, 127, 1)
- HSL
- hsl(37, 78%, 72%)
- HSV
- hsv(37, 47%, 94%)
- CMYK
- cmyk(0%, 18%, 47%, 6%)
- LAB
- lab(81.9 9.5 40.6)
- OKLCH
- oklch(84.3% 0.100 78.6)
Color intelligence
Displays accurately on every screen and translates well to print.
Temperature
warm
Nearest standard colors
- CSS: burlywood#DEB887 · ΔE 5.3
- RAL 1014 — Ivory#DDC49A · ΔE 6.8 · 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 Polenta works
- Web & UI: Reads as an interactive accent: fills, hovers, focus rings. Keep body text in a darker neutral.
- 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.
- Web & UI: Use it decoratively — dividers, chart series, illustration accents — and let neutrals carry the type.
- Branding: Best in a brand's supporting palette — packaging interiors, patterns, campaign accents.
Copy as — every ecosystem
Tints, shades, and tones of Polenta
Tints (lighter)
Shades (darker)
Color harmonies
Palettes built from Polenta 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 1.63:1
AA failAAA failAA large fail
Aa — on black
contrast 12.87:1
AA passAAA passAA large pass
Best text color on a Polenta background: #000000
Palettes featuring Polenta
Polenta with its complement
Soft neighbors of Polenta
Polenta triad
Similar colors
- Mille-Feuille#EFC87D · ΔE 2.1
- Egg Yolk#FFCE81 · ΔE 3.1
- Torchlight#FFC985 · ΔE 3.6
- Cheesus#FFCC77 · ΔE 3.7
- Macaroni#F3D085 · ΔE 3.9
- Cane Sugar#E3B982 · ΔE 4.0
Looking for maximum contrast instead? The complement of Polenta is closest to Night Snow.
Polenta FAQs
What color is Polenta?
Polenta is a light orange with the hex code #EFC47F. In HSL terms it has a hue of 37°, 78% saturation, and 72% lightness.
What is the hex code for Polenta?
The hex code for Polenta is #EFC47F. In RGB it's rgb(239, 196, 127), and in CMYK it's cmyk(0%, 18%, 47%, 6%).
What colors go well with Polenta?
Polenta 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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