Solar
Also known as: Wheaten White , Hawaiian Cream , Tamale Maize , Sun-Kissed Sands
On screen, Solar registers as playful and vibrant: a pale orange at home in 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.
Reference
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)
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
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: 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, and empty-state illustrations, but 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
Variations
Tints, shades, and tones of Solar
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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 Solar 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 1.20:1
AA fail AAA fail AA large fail
Aa on black
contrast 17.56:1
AA pass AAA pass AA large pass
Best text color on a Solar background: #000000
Palettes
Palettes featuring Solar
Solar with its complement
Soft neighbors of Solar
Solar triad
Explore
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 .
FAQ
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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