Sesame
Also known as: Sands of Time, Oakwood, Fortress, Shattell
Sesame is what happens when orange turns soft and gentle. The effect is friendly and enthusiastic, made for friendly UI accents and children's products. Match it with blue accents when the design calls for energy over calm. For accessible text, use it on black or near-black backgrounds (8.70:1, passes WCAG AA) rather than white.
Sesame color codes
- HEX
- #BAA38B
- RGB
- rgb(186, 163, 139)
- RGBA
- rgba(186, 163, 139, 1)
- HSL
- hsl(31, 25%, 64%)
- HSV
- hsv(31, 25%, 73%)
- CMYK
- cmyk(0%, 12%, 25%, 27%)
- LAB
- lab(68.6 5.9 15.8)
- OKLCH
- oklch(72.9% 0.043 68.3)
Color intelligence
Displays accurately on every screen and translates well to print.
Temperature
warm
subtle orange undertone in this near-neutral
Nearest standard colors
- CSS: tan#D2B48C · ΔE 6.9
- RAL 1019 — Grey beige#A48F7A · ΔE 6.4 · 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 Sesame works
- Web & UI: Use it decoratively — dividers, chart series, illustration accents — and let neutrals carry the type.
- Interiors: Muted enough to paint all four walls; sample it in both daylight and evening light before committing.
- Fashion: One garment in this color carries an outfit; two starts to compete.
- Branding: Best in a brand's supporting palette — packaging interiors, patterns, campaign accents.
- 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 Sesame
Tints (lighter)
Shades (darker)
Color harmonies
Palettes built from Sesame 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 2.41:1
AA failAAA failAA large fail
Aa — on black
contrast 8.70:1
AA passAAA passAA large pass
Best text color on a Sesame background: #000000
Palettes featuring Sesame
Sesame with its complement
Soft neighbors of Sesame
Sesame triad
Similar colors
- Oakwood#BDA58B · ΔE 0.9
- Hickory#B7A28E · ΔE 1.5
- Coffee Diva#BEA88D · ΔE 2.0
- Taupe#B9A281 · ΔE 3.4
- French Oak#BB9E7C · ΔE 3.6
- Incense#AF9A7E · ΔE 3.6
Looking for maximum contrast instead? The complement of Sesame is closest to High Tide.
Sesame FAQs
What color is Sesame?
Sesame is a medium orange with the hex code #BAA38B. In HSL terms it has a hue of 31°, 25% saturation, and 64% lightness.
What is the hex code for Sesame?
The hex code for Sesame is #BAA38B. In RGB it's rgb(186, 163, 139), and in CMYK it's cmyk(0%, 12%, 25%, 27%).
What colors go well with Sesame?
Sesame 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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