Precious
Also known as: Homey Cream , Ashwood , Tahitian Sand , Simple Pleasures
Quietly friendly and enthusiastic, Precious is a warm-toned orange that earns its keep in children's products and fitness brands. Its complement lands in blue territory, which makes for striking two-color pairings. Accessibility-wise, it needs a dark backdrop: 15.41:1 on black clears AA.
Reference
Precious color codes
- HEX
- #F1DAB2
- RGB
- rgb(241, 218, 178)
- RGBA
- rgba(241, 218, 178, 1)
- HSL
- hsl(38, 69%, 82%)
- HSV
- hsv(38, 26%, 95%)
- CMYK
- cmyk(0%, 10%, 26%, 5%)
- LAB
- lab(88.2 3.8 22.8)
- OKLCH
- oklch(89.7% 0.058 81.4)
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 1.2
- RAL 1015: Light ivory #E6D2B5 · ΔE 3.7 · 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 Precious works
- Web & UI: A supporting-cast color for UI: chart fills, tags, and empty-state illustrations, but 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
Variations
Tints, shades, and tones of Precious
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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 Precious 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 1.36:1
AA fail AAA fail AA large fail
Aa on black
contrast 15.41:1
AA pass AAA pass AA large pass
Best text color on a Precious background: #000000
Palettes
Palettes featuring Precious
Precious with its complement
Soft neighbors of Precious
Precious triad
Explore
Similar colors
- Vinaigrette #EFDAAE · ΔE 1.6
- Butter Up #F4E0BB · ΔE 1.7
- Pastry #F8DEB8 · ΔE 1.8
- Champagne #E9D2AC · ΔE 1.9
- Cameo #F2DEBC · ΔE 1.9
- Pasta #F7DFAF · ΔE 2.3
Looking for maximum contrast instead? The complement of Precious is closest to Icy Plains .
FAQ
Precious FAQs
What color is Precious?
Precious is a light orange with the hex code #F1DAB2. In HSL terms it has a hue of 38°, 69% saturation, and 82% lightness.
What is the hex code for Precious?
The hex code for Precious is #F1DAB2. In RGB it's rgb(241, 218, 178), and in CMYK it's cmyk(0%, 10%, 26%, 5%).
What colors go well with Precious?
Precious pairs naturally with blue tones from its complementary harmony. Its own tints and shades always work as a monochrome scheme.
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