Sauerkraut
Also known as: Clover Honey, Pearl Yellow, Egg Noodle, Jodhpurs
Sauerkraut is a pale, lively orange that reads as friendly and enthusiastic. It shines in fitness brands and autumn palettes. Match it with blue accents when the design calls for energy over calm. For accessible text, use it on black or near-black backgrounds (16.00:1, passes WCAG AA) rather than white.
Sauerkraut color codes
- HEX
- #EEE0B9
- RGB
- rgb(238, 224, 185)
- RGBA
- rgba(238, 224, 185, 1)
- HSL
- hsl(44, 61%, 83%)
- HSV
- hsv(44, 22%, 93%)
- CMYK
- cmyk(0%, 6%, 22%, 7%)
- LAB
- lab(89.6 0.5 21.0)
- OKLCH
- oklch(90.8% 0.053 90.6)
Color intelligence
Displays accurately on every screen and translates well to print.
Temperature
warm
Nearest standard colors
- CSS: wheat#F5DEB3 · ΔE 3.2
- RAL 1015 — Light ivory#E6D2B5 · ΔE 5.5 · 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 Sauerkraut works
- 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.
- 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.
- Branding: Best in a brand's supporting palette — packaging interiors, patterns, campaign accents.
Copy as — every ecosystem
Tints, shades, and tones of Sauerkraut
Tints (lighter)
Shades (darker)
Color harmonies
Palettes built from Sauerkraut 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 1.31:1
AA failAAA failAA large fail
Aa — on black
contrast 16.00:1
AA passAAA passAA large pass
Best text color on a Sauerkraut background: #000000
Palettes featuring Sauerkraut
Sauerkraut with its complement
Soft neighbors of Sauerkraut
Sauerkraut triad
Similar colors
- Buttered#ECE2B7 · ΔE 2.1
- Flan#F6E3B4 · ΔE 2.5
- Beeswax#E9D7AB · ΔE 2.6
- Meringue#F3E4B3 · ΔE 2.7
- Butter Up#F4E0BB · ΔE 2.7
- Vinaigrette#EFDAAE · ΔE 2.8
Looking for maximum contrast instead? The complement of Sauerkraut is closest to Icy Plains.
Sauerkraut FAQs
What color is Sauerkraut?
Sauerkraut is a light orange with the hex code #EEE0B9. In HSL terms it has a hue of 44°, 61% saturation, and 83% lightness.
What is the hex code for Sauerkraut?
The hex code for Sauerkraut is #EEE0B9. In RGB it's rgb(238, 224, 185), and in CMYK it's cmyk(0%, 6%, 22%, 7%).
What colors go well with Sauerkraut?
Sauerkraut pairs naturally with blue tones from its complementary harmony. Its own tints and shades always work as a monochrome scheme.
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