Wax Flower
Also known as: Pretty in Peach , Stucco Wall , Salmon Run , Jovial
A lively orange with a playful and vibrant character, Wax Flower works well 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.
Reference
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)
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: 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, 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 Wax Flower
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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 Wax Flower 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 1.81:1
AA fail AAA fail AA large fail
Aa on black
contrast 11.58:1
AA pass AAA pass AA large pass
Best text color on a Wax Flower background: #000000
Palettes
Palettes featuring Wax Flower
Wax Flower with its complement
Soft neighbors of Wax Flower
Wax Flower triad
Explore
Similar colors
- Persicus #FFB49B · ΔE 3.4
- Prosciutto #E0B4A4 · ΔE 3.7
- Apricotta #D8A48F · ΔE 4.7
- Cream Puff #FFBB99 · ΔE 4.8
- Dolly Cheek #FCC9B6 · ΔE 5.3
- Peach Fuzz #FFC7B9 · ΔE 5.5
Looking for maximum contrast instead? The complement of Wax Flower is closest to Dolphin .
FAQ
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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