Saturn
Also known as: Autumn Child, Moo, Burnished Cream, Kettle Corn
Saturn is what happens when orange turns pale and vivid. The effect is friendly and enthusiastic, made for friendly UI accents and children's products. A blue counterpart from the complementary harmony gives it the most tension. Against dark backgrounds it stays legible (17.02:1), but avoid it as text on white.
Saturn color codes
- HEX
- #FAE5BF
- RGB
- rgb(250, 229, 191)
- RGBA
- rgba(250, 229, 191, 1)
- HSL
- hsl(39, 86%, 86%)
- HSV
- hsv(39, 24%, 98%)
- CMYK
- cmyk(0%, 8%, 24%, 2%)
- LAB
- lab(92.0 3.2 21.4)
- OKLCH
- oklch(92.9% 0.055 82.4)
Color intelligence
Displays accurately on every screen and translates well to print.
Temperature
warm
Nearest standard colors
- CSS: wheat#F5DEB3 · ΔE 2.1
- RAL 1015 — Light ivory#E6D2B5 · ΔE 5.0 · 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 Saturn 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 — dividers, chart series, illustration accents — and let neutrals carry the type.
- Interiors: Use it where you want the eye to land — front door, built-ins, or one bold wall.
Copy as — every ecosystem
Tints, shades, and tones of Saturn
Tints (lighter)
Shades (darker)
Color harmonies
Palettes built from Saturn 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 1.23:1
AA failAAA failAA large fail
Aa — on black
contrast 17.02:1
AA passAAA passAA large pass
Best text color on a Saturn background: #000000
Palettes featuring Saturn
Saturn with its complement
Soft neighbors of Saturn
Saturn triad
Similar colors
- Butter Up#F4E0BB · ΔE 1.2
- Candle Glow#FFE8C3 · ΔE 1.2
- Cameo#F2DEBC · ΔE 1.9
- Biscuit#FEEDCA · ΔE 2.2
- Pastry#F8DEB8 · ΔE 2.3
- Noodles#F9E3B4 · ΔE 2.5
Looking for maximum contrast instead? The complement of Saturn is closest to Cotton Boll.
Saturn FAQs
What color is Saturn?
Saturn is a light orange with the hex code #FAE5BF. In HSL terms it has a hue of 39°, 86% saturation, and 86% lightness.
What is the hex code for Saturn?
The hex code for Saturn is #FAE5BF. In RGB it's rgb(250, 229, 191), and in CMYK it's cmyk(0%, 8%, 24%, 2%).
What colors go well with Saturn?
Saturn pairs naturally with blue tones from its complementary harmony. Its own tints and shades always work as a monochrome scheme.
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