Wax Flower
Also known as: Pretty in Peach, Stucco Wall, Salmon Run, Jovial
Wax Flower is what happens when orange turns soft and lively. The effect is playful and vibrant, made for fitness brands and autumn palettes. A cyan counterpart from the complementary harmony gives it the most tension. For accessible text, use it on black or near-black backgrounds (11.58:1, passes WCAG AA) rather than white.
Wax Flower color codes
- HEX
- #EEB39E
- RGB
- rgb(238, 179, 158)
- RGBA
- rgba(238, 179, 158, 1)
- HSL
- hsl(16, 70%, 78%)
- HSV
- hsv(16, 34%, 93%)
- CMYK
- cmyk(0%, 25%, 34%, 7%)
- LAB
- lab(78.1 20.1 19.6)
- OKLCH
- oklch(81.6% 0.075 40.5)
Color intelligence
Displays accurately on every screen and translates well to print.
Temperature
warm
Nearest standard colors
- CSS: darksalmon#E9967A · ΔE 7.9
- RAL 3012 — Beige red#CB8D73 · ΔE 10.7 · 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 Wax Flower 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 Wax Flower
Tints (lighter)
Shades (darker)
Color harmonies
Palettes built from Wax Flower 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 1.81:1
AA failAAA failAA large fail
Aa — on black
contrast 11.58:1
AA passAAA passAA large pass
Best text color on a Wax Flower background: #000000
Palettes featuring Wax Flower
Wax Flower with its complement
Soft neighbors of Wax Flower
Wax Flower triad
Similar colors
- Persicus#FFB49B · ΔE 3.4
- Prosciutto#E0B4A4 · ΔE 3.7
- Apricotta#D8A48F · ΔE 4.7
- Cream Puff#FFBB99 · ΔE 4.8
- Peach Fuzz#FFC7B9 · ΔE 5.5
- Taco#F3C7B3 · ΔE 5.6
Looking for maximum contrast instead? The complement of Wax Flower is closest to Dolphin.
Wax Flower FAQs
What color is Wax Flower?
Wax Flower is a light orange with the hex code #EEB39E. In HSL terms it has a hue of 16°, 70% saturation, and 78% lightness.
What is the hex code for Wax Flower?
The hex code for Wax Flower is #EEB39E. In RGB it's rgb(238, 179, 158), and in CMYK it's cmyk(0%, 25%, 34%, 7%).
What colors go well with Wax Flower?
Wax Flower pairs naturally with cyan tones from its complementary harmony. Its own tints and shades always work as a monochrome scheme.
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