Sheaf
Also known as: Caramel Cloud, Toast and Butter, Calico, Cracker Bitz
Quietly friendly and enthusiastic, Sheaf is a warm-toned orange that earns its keep in autumn palettes and friendly UI accents. Set it against a blue accent when you want the combination to pop. For accessible text, use it on black or near-black backgrounds (10.13:1, passes WCAG AA) rather than white.
Sheaf color codes
- HEX
- #D2AE84
- RGB
- rgb(210, 174, 132)
- RGBA
- rgba(210, 174, 132, 1)
- HSL
- hsl(32, 46%, 67%)
- HSV
- hsv(32, 37%, 82%)
- CMYK
- cmyk(0%, 17%, 37%, 18%)
- LAB
- lab(73.6 9.3 26.8)
- OKLCH
- oklch(77.3% 0.070 70.8)
Color intelligence
Displays accurately on every screen and translates well to print.
Temperature
warm
Nearest standard colors
- CSS: tan#D2B48C · ΔE 2.3
- RAL 1001 — Beige#D0B084 · ΔE 1.7 · 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 Sheaf works
- Web & UI: Best as a button fill, badge, or accent — pair it with white text only at large sizes, and check contrast.
- 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: 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.
Copy as — every ecosystem
Tints, shades, and tones of Sheaf
Tints (lighter)
Shades (darker)
Color harmonies
Palettes built from Sheaf 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 2.07:1
AA failAAA failAA large fail
Aa — on black
contrast 10.13:1
AA passAAA passAA large pass
Best text color on a Sheaf background: #000000
Palettes featuring Sheaf
Sheaf with its complement
Soft neighbors of Sheaf
Sheaf triad
Similar colors
- Brandy#DCB68A · ΔE 2.3
- Porcini#D9AE86 · ΔE 2.6
- Pony#C6AA81 · ΔE 3.1
- Outback#C9A375 · ΔE 3.2
- Latte#C5A582 · ΔE 3.3
- Semolina#C7AB8B · ΔE 3.4
Looking for maximum contrast instead? The complement of Sheaf is closest to Mont Blanc.
Sheaf FAQs
What color is Sheaf?
Sheaf is a medium orange with the hex code #D2AE84. In HSL terms it has a hue of 32°, 46% saturation, and 67% lightness.
What is the hex code for Sheaf?
The hex code for Sheaf is #D2AE84. In RGB it's rgb(210, 174, 132), and in CMYK it's cmyk(0%, 17%, 37%, 18%).
What colors go well with Sheaf?
Sheaf 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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