Tapioca
Also known as: Manilla Rope , Clay Pipe , Dry Creek , Ivory Ridge
Tapioca holds a soft position in the orange range and reads as playful and vibrant. You'll see it used for fitness brands and autumn palettes. Reach for a blue companion shade to give Tapioca maximum contrast. For accessible text, use it on black or near-black backgrounds (13.04:1, passes WCAG AA) rather than white.
Reference
Tapioca color codes
- HEX
- #DAC9B9
- RGB
- rgb(218, 201, 185)
- RGBA
- rgba(218, 201, 185, 1)
- HSL
- hsl(29, 31%, 79%)
- HSV
- hsv(29, 15%, 85%)
- CMYK
- cmyk(0%, 8%, 15%, 15%)
- LAB
- lab(82.1 4.2 10.3)
- OKLCH
- oklch(84.6% 0.029 65.7)
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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neutral, leaning 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: antiquewhite #FAEBD7 · ΔE 7.9
- RAL 1015: Light ivory #E6D2B5 · ΔE 5.2 · 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 Tapioca works
- Web & UI: Use it decoratively for dividers, chart series, and illustration accents, and let neutrals carry the type.
- Interiors: Muted enough to paint all four walls; sample it in both daylight and evening light before committing.
- 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.
- Interiors: Use it where you want the eye to land: a front door, built-ins, or one bold wall.
Copy as: every ecosystem
Variations
Tints, shades, and tones of Tapioca
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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 Tapioca 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 1.61:1
AA fail AAA fail AA large fail
Aa on black
contrast 13.04:1
AA pass AAA pass AA large pass
Best text color on a Tapioca background: #000000
Palettes
Palettes featuring Tapioca
Tapioca with its complement
Soft neighbors of Tapioca
Tapioca triad
Explore
Similar colors
- Cafe Latte #D6C6B4 · ΔE 1.4
- Malt #DDCFBC · ΔE 2.6
- Oyster #E3D3BF · ΔE 3.0
- Buff It #D9CFBE · ΔE 3.7
- Attic Linen #CCBCA9 · ΔE 3.7
- Mocha Ice #DFD2CA · ΔE 4.0
Looking for maximum contrast instead? The complement of Tapioca is closest to Plein Air .
FAQ
Tapioca FAQs
What color is Tapioca?
Tapioca is a light orange with the hex code #DAC9B9. In HSL terms it has a hue of 29°, 31% saturation, and 79% lightness.
What is the hex code for Tapioca?
The hex code for Tapioca is #DAC9B9. In RGB it's rgb(218, 201, 185), and in CMYK it's cmyk(0%, 8%, 15%, 15%).
What colors go well with Tapioca?
Tapioca 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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