Skeleton
Also known as: Southwestern Sand, Pale Gingersnap, Sausage Roll, Aged Parchment
Skeleton sits on the warm side of the spectrum: a gentle orange that feels friendly and enthusiastic. Try it in autumn palettes and friendly UI accents. Skeleton plays well with blue tones — the harmonies below show exactly which ones. Accessibility-wise, it needs a dark backdrop — 15.85:1 on black clears AA.
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)
Color intelligence
Displays accurately on every screen and translates well to print.
Temperature
neutral, leaning warm
subtle yellow undertone in this near-neutral
Nearest standard colors
- 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 — 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, empty-state illustrations — not text.
- Interiors: Strong for a whole room, excellent in doses: an accent wall, cabinetry, or a statement chair.
Copy as — every ecosystem
Tints, shades, and tones of Skeleton
Tints (lighter)
Shades (darker)
Color harmonies
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
Contrast & accessibility
Aa — on white
contrast 1.32:1
AA failAAA failAA large fail
Aa — on black
contrast 15.85:1
AA passAAA passAA large pass
Best text color on a Skeleton background: #000000
Palettes featuring Skeleton
Skeleton with its complement
Soft neighbors of Skeleton
Skeleton triad
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.
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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