Tofu
Also known as: Garden Pebble , Carrara Marble , Satin Linen , Ivory Lashes
A gentle yellow with a sunny and uplifting character, Tofu works well for summer palettes and highlights and warnings. A blue counterpart from the complementary harmony gives it the most tension. For accessible text, use it on black or near-black backgrounds (16.54:1, passes WCAG AA) rather than white.
Reference
Tofu color codes
- HEX
- #E6E5D6
- RGB
- rgb(230, 229, 214)
- RGBA
- rgba(230, 229, 214, 1)
- HSL
- hsl(56, 24%, 87%)
- HSV
- hsv(56, 7%, 90%)
- CMYK
- cmyk(0%, 0%, 7%, 10%)
- LAB
- lab(90.7 -1.6 7.5)
- OKLCH
- oklch(91.9% 0.020 103.7)
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 yellow 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: beige #F5F5DC · ΔE 4.9
- RAL 9001: Cream #EFEBDC · ΔE 2.0 · 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 Tofu works
- Web & UI: A natural surface tint: use it for cards, section backgrounds, or hover states instead of flat white.
- Interiors: A softer alternative to builder's white for walls, trim, or ceilings. It turns warmer under evening light.
- Fashion: A wardrobe neutral: it anchors outfits and pairs with nearly any accent color.
- Branding: A secondary brand color by nature: it supports a stronger primary and shines in illustration.
- Web & UI: A supporting-cast color for UI: chart fills, tags, and empty-state illustrations, but not text.
- Interiors: Soft and low-saturation: a candidate for full walls, where vivid colors overwhelm.
Copy as: every ecosystem
Variations
Tints, shades, and tones of Tofu
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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 Tofu 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 1.27:1
AA fail AAA fail AA large fail
Aa on black
contrast 16.54:1
AA pass AAA pass AA large pass
Best text color on a Tofu background: #000000
Palettes
Palettes featuring Tofu
Tofu with its complement
Soft neighbors of Tofu
Tofu triad
Explore
Similar colors
- Salted #EBEADC · ΔE 1.2
- Wild Wheat #E0E1D1 · ΔE 1.5
- Helium #EAE5D8 · ΔE 2.3
- Cocoon #DEDBCC · ΔE 2.3
- Mascarpone #ECE6D4 · ΔE 2.4
- Polar Bear #EAE9E0 · ΔE 2.7
Looking for maximum contrast instead? The complement of Tofu is closest to Diamond Cut .
FAQ
Tofu FAQs
What color is Tofu?
Tofu is a light yellow with the hex code #E6E5D6. In HSL terms it has a hue of 56°, 24% saturation, and 87% lightness.
What is the hex code for Tofu?
The hex code for Tofu is #E6E5D6. In RGB it's rgb(230, 229, 214), and in CMYK it's cmyk(0%, 0%, 7%, 10%).
What colors go well with Tofu?
Tofu pairs naturally with blue tones from its complementary harmony. Its own tints and shades always work as a monochrome scheme.
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