Solar
Also known as: Wheaten White, Hawaiian Cream, Tamale Maize, Sun-Kissed Sands
Solar brings a playful and vibrant feel to any palette. This pale orange is a natural fit for autumn palettes and friendly UI accents. Because it leans warm, balancing it with a blue keeps a palette from feeling one-note. Accessibility-wise, it needs a dark backdrop — 17.56:1 on black clears AA.
Solar color codes
- HEX
- #FBEAB8
- RGB
- rgb(251, 234, 184)
- RGBA
- rgba(251, 234, 184, 1)
- HSL
- hsl(45, 89%, 85%)
- HSV
- hsv(45, 27%, 98%)
- CMYK
- cmyk(0%, 7%, 27%, 2%)
- LAB
- lab(93.2 0.5 26.6)
- OKLCH
- oklch(93.9% 0.067 91.5)
Color intelligence
Displays accurately on every screen and translates well to print.
Temperature
warm
Nearest standard colors
- CSS: moccasin#FFE4B5 · ΔE 3.8
- RAL 1015 — Light ivory#E6D2B5 · ΔE 8.2 · 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 Solar works
- 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.
- Fashion: Wears best as the statement piece — a top, scarf, or shoes — against neutral basics.
- Branding: High-energy brand material: strong for food, fitness, and youth-facing marks — use sparingly in UI.
- Branding: A secondary brand color by nature: it supports a stronger primary and shines in illustration.
Copy as — every ecosystem
Tints, shades, and tones of Solar
Tints (lighter)
Shades (darker)
Color harmonies
Palettes built from Solar 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 1.20:1
AA failAAA failAA large fail
Aa — on black
contrast 17.56:1
AA passAAA passAA large pass
Best text color on a Solar background: #000000
Palettes featuring Solar
Solar with its complement
Soft neighbors of Solar
Solar triad
Similar colors
- Meringue#F3E4B3 · ΔE 1.5
- Flan#F6E3B4 · ΔE 1.8
- Noodles#F9E3B4 · ΔE 2.4
- Blond#FAF0BE · ΔE 2.6
- Vanilla#F3E5AB · ΔE 2.6
- Jasmine#FFF4BB · ΔE 3.2
Looking for maximum contrast instead? The complement of Solar is closest to Cotton Boll.
Solar FAQs
What color is Solar?
Solar is a light orange with the hex code #FBEAB8. In HSL terms it has a hue of 45°, 89% saturation, and 85% lightness.
What is the hex code for Solar?
The hex code for Solar is #FBEAB8. In RGB it's rgb(251, 234, 184), and in CMYK it's cmyk(0%, 7%, 27%, 2%).
What colors go well with Solar?
Solar pairs naturally with blue tones from its complementary harmony. Its own tints and shades always work as a monochrome scheme.
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