Vinaigrette
Also known as: Shortcake, Golden Fleece, Pina Colada, Cereal Flake
Vinaigrette brings a friendly and enthusiastic feel to any palette. This pale orange is a natural fit for 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.
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)
Color intelligence
Displays accurately on every screen and translates well to print.
Temperature
warm
Nearest standard colors
- 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, empty-state illustrations — 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
Tints, shades, and tones of Vinaigrette
Tints (lighter)
Shades (darker)
Color harmonies
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
Contrast & accessibility
Aa — on white
contrast 1.37:1
AA failAAA failAA large fail
Aa — on black
contrast 15.31:1
AA passAAA passAA large pass
Best text color on a Vinaigrette background: #000000
Palettes featuring Vinaigrette
Vinaigrette with its complement
Soft neighbors of Vinaigrette
Vinaigrette triad
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.
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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