Tapioca
Also known as: Manilla Rope, Clay Pipe, Dry Creek, Ivory Ridge
Tapioca is a soft, gentle orange that reads as playful and vibrant. It shines in 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.
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)
Color intelligence
Displays accurately on every screen and translates well to print.
Temperature
neutral, leaning warm
subtle orange undertone in this near-neutral
Nearest standard colors
- 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 — dividers, chart series, 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 — front door, built-ins, or one bold wall.
Copy as — every ecosystem
Tints, shades, and tones of Tapioca
Tints (lighter)
Shades (darker)
Color harmonies
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
Contrast & accessibility
Aa — on white
contrast 1.61:1
AA failAAA failAA large fail
Aa — on black
contrast 13.04:1
AA passAAA passAA large pass
Best text color on a Tapioca background: #000000
Palettes featuring Tapioca
Tapioca with its complement
Soft neighbors of Tapioca
Tapioca triad
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.
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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