Soba
Also known as: Milk Toast, Bauhaus Buff, Roasted Almond, Kraft Paper
Part of the orange family, Soba pairs a soft base with a playful and vibrant presence — ideal for friendly UI accents and children's products. For contrast, pair it with a blue from its complementary palette below. Accessibility-wise, it needs a dark backdrop — 10.74:1 on black clears AA.
Soba color codes
- HEX
- #D1B49F
- RGB
- rgb(209, 180, 159)
- RGBA
- rgba(209, 180, 159, 1)
- HSL
- hsl(25, 35%, 72%)
- HSV
- hsv(25, 24%, 82%)
- CMYK
- cmyk(0%, 14%, 24%, 18%)
- LAB
- lab(75.5 8.4 14.8)
- OKLCH
- oklch(79.0% 0.044 58.0)
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 6.7
- RAL 1001 — Beige#D0B084 · ΔE 7.7 · 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 Soba 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: Best in a brand's supporting palette — packaging interiors, patterns, campaign accents.
Copy as — every ecosystem
Tints, shades, and tones of Soba
Tints (lighter)
Shades (darker)
Color harmonies
Palettes built from Soba 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 1.96:1
AA failAAA failAA large fail
Aa — on black
contrast 10.74:1
AA passAAA passAA large pass
Best text color on a Soba background: #000000
Palettes featuring Soba
Soba with its complement
Soft neighbors of Soba
Soba triad
Similar colors
- Cashmere#D1B399 · ΔE 1.9
- Cosy Wool#D1B99B · ΔE 5.0
- Semolina#C7AB8B · ΔE 5.3
- Attic Linen#CCBCA9 · ΔE 5.4
- Oakwood#BDA58B · ΔE 5.7
- Larb Gai#DFC6AA · ΔE 5.8
Looking for maximum contrast instead? The complement of Soba is closest to Metal Gear.
Soba FAQs
What color is Soba?
Soba is a light orange with the hex code #D1B49F. In HSL terms it has a hue of 25°, 35% saturation, and 72% lightness.
What is the hex code for Soba?
The hex code for Soba is #D1B49F. In RGB it's rgb(209, 180, 159), and in CMYK it's cmyk(0%, 14%, 24%, 18%).
What colors go well with Soba?
Soba 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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