Vinaigrette
Also known as: Shortcake , Golden Fleece , Pina Colada , Cereal Flake
Part of the orange family, Vinaigrette pairs a pale base with a friendly and enthusiastic presence. It belongs in children's products and fitness brands. For contrast, pair it with a blue from its complementary palette below. For accessible text, use it on black or near-black backgrounds (15.31:1, passes WCAG AA) rather than white.
Reference
Vinaigrette color codes
- HEX
- #EFDAAE
- RGB
- rgb(239, 218, 174)
- RGBA
- rgba(239, 218, 174, 1)
- HSL
- hsl(41, 67%, 81%)
- HSV
- hsv(41, 27%, 94%)
- CMYK
- cmyk(0%, 9%, 27%, 6%)
- LAB
- lab(88.0 2.6 24.5)
- OKLCH
- oklch(89.5% 0.062 85.4)
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: wheat #F5DEB3 · ΔE 1.3
- RAL 1015: Light ivory #E6D2B5 · ΔE 4.8 · 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 Vinaigrette works
- Web & UI: A supporting-cast color for UI: chart fills, tags, and empty-state illustrations, but not text.
- Interiors: Strong for a whole room, excellent in doses: an accent wall, cabinetry, or a statement chair.
- Fashion: Wears best as the statement piece, a top, scarf, or shoes, against neutral basics.
- Branding: High-energy brand material: strong for food, fitness, and youth-facing marks. Use sparingly in UI.
- Branding: A secondary brand color by nature: it supports a stronger primary and shines in illustration.
Copy as: every ecosystem
Variations
Tints, shades, and tones of Vinaigrette
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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 Vinaigrette 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 1.37:1
AA fail AAA fail AA large fail
Aa on black
contrast 15.31:1
AA pass AAA pass AA large pass
Best text color on a Vinaigrette background: #000000
Palettes
Palettes featuring Vinaigrette
Vinaigrette with its complement
Soft neighbors of Vinaigrette
Vinaigrette triad
Explore
Similar colors
- Beeswax #E9D7AB · ΔE 1.4
- Precious #F1DAB2 · ΔE 1.6
- Pasta #F7DFAF · ΔE 1.7
- Noodles #F9E3B4 · ΔE 2.1
- Tortilla #EFDBA7 · ΔE 2.2
- Dumpling #F7DDAA · ΔE 2.2
Looking for maximum contrast instead? The complement of Vinaigrette is closest to Icy Plains .
FAQ
Vinaigrette FAQs
What color is Vinaigrette?
Vinaigrette is a light orange with the hex code #EFDAAE. In HSL terms it has a hue of 41°, 67% saturation, and 81% lightness.
What is the hex code for Vinaigrette?
The hex code for Vinaigrette is #EFDAAE. In RGB it's rgb(239, 218, 174), and in CMYK it's cmyk(0%, 9%, 27%, 6%).
What colors go well with Vinaigrette?
Vinaigrette pairs naturally with blue tones from its complementary harmony. Its own tints and shades always work as a monochrome scheme.
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