Polly

Also known as: Corn Kernel, Peach Crayon, Light Saffron Orange, Apricot Froth

Polly sits on the warm side of the spectrum: a vivid orange that feels warm and inviting. Try it in friendly UI accents and children's products. Its complement lands in blue territory, which makes for striking two-color pairings. For accessible text, use it on black or near-black backgrounds (14.24:1, passes WCAG AA) rather than white.

Polly color codes

HEX
#FFCAA4
RGB
rgb(255, 202, 164)
RGBA
rgba(255, 202, 164, 1)
HSL
hsl(25, 100%, 82%)
HSV
hsv(25, 36%, 100%)
CMYK
cmyk(0%, 21%, 36%, 0%)
LAB
lab(85.4 15.7 26.6)
OKLCH
oklch(87.7% 0.079 57.1)

Color intelligence

sRGB safe

Displays accurately on every screen and translates well to print.

Temperature

CoolWarm

warm

Nearest standard colors

  • CSS: peachpuff#FFDAB9 · ΔE 5.1
  • RAL 1014 — Ivory#DDC49A · ΔE 9.8 · 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 Polly works

  • Web & UI: A supporting-cast color for UI: chart fills, tags, empty-state illustrations — not text.
  • Interiors: Strong for a whole room, excellent in doses: an accent wall, cabinetry, or a statement chair.
  • Fashion: Wears best as the statement piece — a top, scarf, or shoes — against neutral basics.
  • Branding: High-energy brand material: strong for food, fitness, and youth-facing marks — use sparingly in UI.
  • Branding: A secondary brand color by nature: it supports a stronger primary and shines in illustration.

Copy as — every ecosystem

Tints, shades, and tones of Polly

Tints (lighter)

Shades (darker)

Tones (muted)

Color harmonies

Palettes built from Polly 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 1.48:1

AA failAAA failAA large fail

Aa — on black

contrast 14.24:1

AA passAAA passAA large pass

Best text color on a Polly background: #000000

Palettes featuring Polly

Polly with its complement

Soft neighbors of Polly

Polly triad

Similar colors

Looking for maximum contrast instead? The complement of Polly is closest to Droplet.

Polly FAQs

What color is Polly?

Polly is a light orange with the hex code #FFCAA4. In HSL terms it has a hue of 25°, 100% saturation, and 82% lightness.

What is the hex code for Polly?

The hex code for Polly is #FFCAA4. In RGB it's rgb(255, 202, 164), and in CMYK it's cmyk(0%, 21%, 36%, 0%).

What colors go well with Polly?

Polly 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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