Tofu
Also known as: Garden Pebble, Carrara Marble, Satin Linen, Ivory Lashes
As a pale take on yellow, Tofu carries sunny and uplifting energy that suits 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.
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)
Color intelligence
Displays accurately on every screen and translates well to print.
Temperature
neutral, leaning warm
subtle yellow undertone in this near-neutral
Nearest standard colors
- 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 — 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, empty-state illustrations — not text.
- Interiors: Soft and low-saturation — a candidate for full walls, where vivid colors overwhelm.
Copy as — every ecosystem
Tints, shades, and tones of Tofu
Tints (lighter)
Shades (darker)
Color harmonies
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
Contrast & accessibility
Aa — on white
contrast 1.27:1
AA failAAA failAA large fail
Aa — on black
contrast 16.54:1
AA passAAA passAA large pass
Best text color on a Tofu background: #000000
Palettes featuring Tofu
Tofu with its complement
Soft neighbors of Tofu
Tofu triad
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 Cloud Break.
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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