Skeleton
Also known as: Southwestern Sand , Pale Gingersnap , Sausage Roll , Aged Parchment
As a pale take on orange, Skeleton carries warm and inviting energy that suits friendly UI accents and children's products. Skeleton plays well with blue tones. The harmonies below show which ones. Accessibility-wise, it needs a dark backdrop: 15.85:1 on black clears AA.
Reference
Skeleton color codes
- HEX
- #EBDECC
- RGB
- rgb(235, 222, 204)
- RGBA
- rgba(235, 222, 204, 1)
- HSL
- hsl(35, 44%, 86%)
- HSV
- hsv(35, 13%, 92%)
- CMYK
- cmyk(0%, 6%, 13%, 8%)
- LAB
- lab(89.2 2.4 10.5)
- OKLCH
- oklch(90.6% 0.028 76.2)
Analysis
Color intelligence
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Gamut
The full range of colors a device or space can show. sRGB is the common screen gamut; Display P3 is wider. A color outside a gamut cannot be shown accurately there and must be mapped inward.Full glossary entry →Displays accurately on every screen and translates well to print.
Temperature
Undertone
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neutral, leaning warm
subtle yellow undertone in this near-neutral
Nearest standard colors
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Delta E (ΔE)
A measure of how different two colors look. Below 1 the difference is invisible to almost everyone; below 2.3 most people can't tell them apart; above 10 they are clearly different colors. We use CIEDE2000, the modern standard.Full glossary entry →
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Delta E (ΔE)
A measure of how different two colors look. Below 1 the difference is invisible to almost everyone; below 2.3 most people can't tell them apart; above 10 they are clearly different colors. We use CIEDE2000, the modern standard.Full glossary entry →- CSS: antiquewhite #FAEBD7 · ΔE 3.0
- RAL 1013: Oyster white #E3D9C6 · ΔE 2.1 · 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 Skeleton 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. It turns warmer under evening light.
- 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, and empty-state illustrations, but not text.
- Interiors: Strong for a whole room, excellent in doses: an accent wall, cabinetry, or a statement chair.
Copy as: every ecosystem
Variations
Tints, shades, and tones of Skeleton
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Tint
A color mixed with white, which raises its lightness. Pink is a tint of red. Tints feel softer and more open than the base color.Full glossary entry →
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Tint
A color mixed with white, which raises its lightness. Pink is a tint of red. Tints feel softer and more open than the base color.Full glossary entry →Tints (lighter)
Shades (darker)
Harmonies
Color harmonies
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Complementary colors
Two colors opposite each other on the wheel. They create the strongest contrast and make each other look more intense, so they work best used unevenly.Full glossary entry →
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Complementary colors
Two colors opposite each other on the wheel. They create the strongest contrast and make each other look more intense, so they work best used unevenly.Full glossary entry →Palettes built from Skeleton by rotating its hue in OKLCH space. Click any swatch to copy its hex code.
Complementary
Analogous
Triadic
Split-complementary
Tetradic
Monochromatic
Accessibility
Contrast & accessibility
Aa on white
contrast 1.32:1
AA fail AAA fail AA large fail
Aa on black
contrast 15.85:1
AA pass AAA pass AA large pass
Best text color on a Skeleton background: #000000
Palettes
Palettes featuring Skeleton
Skeleton with its complement
Soft neighbors of Skeleton
Skeleton triad
Explore
Similar colors
- Buttercream #EFE0CD · ΔE 1.0
- Crepuscular #E7DCCE · ΔE 1.6
- Almond #EDDCC8 · ΔE 1.7
- Fish Bone #E4D9C5 · ΔE 2.0
- Pita #F5E7D2 · ΔE 2.2
- Fondant #F4E2CF · ΔE 2.4
Looking for maximum contrast instead? The complement of Skeleton is closest to Blue Silk .
FAQ
Skeleton FAQs
What color is Skeleton?
Skeleton is a light orange with the hex code #EBDECC. In HSL terms it has a hue of 35°, 44% saturation, and 86% lightness.
What is the hex code for Skeleton?
The hex code for Skeleton is #EBDECC. In RGB it's rgb(235, 222, 204), and in CMYK it's cmyk(0%, 6%, 13%, 8%).
What colors go well with Skeleton?
Skeleton 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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