Soba
Also known as: Milk Toast , Bauhaus Buff , Roasted Almond , Kraft Paper
Soba brings a playful and vibrant feel to a palette. This soft orange suits 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.
Reference
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)
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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warm
subtle orange 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: 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 for dividers, chart series, and illustration accents, and let neutrals carry the type.
- Interiors: Use it where you want the eye to land: a 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
Variations
Tints, shades, and tones of Soba
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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 Soba 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 1.96:1
AA fail AAA fail AA large fail
Aa on black
contrast 10.74:1
AA pass AAA pass AA large pass
Best text color on a Soba background: #000000
Palettes
Palettes featuring Soba
Soba with its complement
Soft neighbors of Soba
Soba triad
Explore
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 .
FAQ
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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