Taco
Also known as: Peach Temptation , Everblooming , Biscuit Cream , Coral Bisque
Few oranges feel this lively. Taco leans warm and friendly and enthusiastic, which points it toward fitness brands and autumn palettes. Set it against a cyan accent when you want the combination to pop. Against dark backgrounds it stays legible (13.63:1), but avoid it as text on white.
Reference
Taco color codes
- HEX
- #F3C7B3
- RGB
- rgb(243, 199, 179)
- RGBA
- rgba(243, 199, 179, 1)
- HSL
- hsl(19, 73%, 83%)
- HSV
- hsv(19, 26%, 95%)
- CMYK
- cmyk(0%, 18%, 26%, 5%)
- LAB
- lab(83.8 14.0 16.2)
- OKLCH
- oklch(86.3% 0.057 45.8)
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: peachpuff #FFDAB9 · ΔE 7.4
- RAL 1015: Light ivory #E6D2B5 · ΔE 10.9 · 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 Taco 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: Commands attention in logos and packaging; balance it with generous neutral space.
- Branding: Best in a brand's supporting palette: packaging interiors, patterns, campaign accents.
Copy as: every ecosystem
Variations
Tints, shades, and tones of Taco
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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 Taco 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 1.54:1
AA fail AAA fail AA large fail
Aa on black
contrast 13.63:1
AA pass AAA pass AA large pass
Best text color on a Taco background: #000000
Palettes
Palettes featuring Taco
Taco with its complement
Soft neighbors of Taco
Taco triad
Explore
Similar colors
- Bellini #F4C9B1 · ΔE 1.8
- Dolly Cheek #FCC9B6 · ΔE 2.3
- Piggy Bank #FFCCBB · ΔE 3.0
- Peach Fuzz #FFC7B9 · ΔE 4.6
- Muddy Rose #E2BEB4 · ΔE 4.7
- Cashew Nut #EDCCB3 · ΔE 4.9
Looking for maximum contrast instead? The complement of Taco is closest to Ariel .
FAQ
Taco FAQs
What color is Taco?
Taco is a light orange with the hex code #F3C7B3. In HSL terms it has a hue of 19°, 73% saturation, and 83% lightness.
What is the hex code for Taco?
The hex code for Taco is #F3C7B3. In RGB it's rgb(243, 199, 179), and in CMYK it's cmyk(0%, 18%, 26%, 5%).
What colors go well with Taco?
Taco pairs naturally with cyan tones from its complementary harmony. Its own tints and shades always work as a monochrome scheme.
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