Salt
Also known as: Fuji Snow, White Fur, Carrara, Commercial White
With its warm undertone, Salt (#EFEDE6) comes across as bright and alert. Designers reach for it in cheerful branding and kids' apps. Match it with white accents when the design calls for energy over calm. For accessible text, use it on black or near-black backgrounds (17.93:1, passes WCAG AA) rather than white.
Salt color codes
- HEX
- #EFEDE6
- RGB
- rgb(239, 237, 230)
- RGBA
- rgba(239, 237, 230, 1)
- HSL
- hsl(47, 22%, 92%)
- HSV
- hsv(47, 4%, 94%)
- CMYK
- cmyk(0%, 1%, 4%, 6%)
- LAB
- lab(93.8 -0.2 3.6)
- OKLCH
- oklch(94.6% 0.010 93.6)
Color intelligence
Displays accurately on every screen and translates well to print.
Temperature
neutral, leaning warm
subtle yellow undertone in this near-neutral
Nearest standard colors
- CSS: floralwhite#FFFAF0 · ΔE 3.2
- RAL 9001 — Cream#EFEBDC · ΔE 3.4 · 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 Salt works
- Web & UI: A natural surface tint: use it for cards, section backgrounds, or hover states instead of flat white.
- Interiors: A softer alternative to builder's white for walls, trim, or ceilings — warmer under evening light.
- Fashion: A wardrobe neutral: it anchors outfits and pairs with nearly any accent color.
- Branding: A secondary brand color by nature: it supports a stronger primary and shines in illustration.
- Web & UI: A supporting-cast color for UI: chart fills, tags, empty-state illustrations — not text.
- Interiors: Soft and low-saturation — a candidate for full walls, where vivid colors overwhelm.
Copy as — every ecosystem
Tints, shades, and tones of Salt
Tints (lighter)
Shades (darker)
Color harmonies
Palettes built from Salt 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 1.17:1
AA failAAA failAA large fail
Aa — on black
contrast 17.93:1
AA passAAA passAA large pass
Best text color on a Salt background: #000000
Palettes featuring Salt
Salt with its complement
Soft neighbors of Salt
Salt triad
Similar colors
- Blanco#EBEAE5 · ΔE 1.2
- Marshmallow#F0EEE4 · ΔE 1.4
- Polar Bear#EAE9E0 · ΔE 1.5
- Palladian#EEE9DF · ΔE 1.9
- Party Ice#E6E4DE · ΔE 2.0
- Foggy Day#E7E3DB · ΔE 2.3
Looking for maximum contrast instead? The complement of Salt is closest to First Snow.
Salt FAQs
What color is Salt?
Salt is a light yellow with the hex code #EFEDE6. In HSL terms it has a hue of 47°, 22% saturation, and 92% lightness.
What is the hex code for Salt?
The hex code for Salt is #EFEDE6. In RGB it's rgb(239, 237, 230), and in CMYK it's cmyk(0%, 1%, 4%, 6%).
What colors go well with Salt?
Salt pairs naturally with white tones from its complementary harmony. Its own tints and shades always work as a monochrome scheme.
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