Wild Wheat
Also known as: Pale Green Tea, Emerging Leaf, Whitened Sage, Corinthian Column
Wild Wheat brings a sunny and uplifting feel to any palette. This pale yellow is a natural fit for cheerful branding and kids' apps. A blue counterpart from the complementary harmony gives it the most tension. Accessibility-wise, it needs a dark backdrop — 15.86:1 on black clears AA.
Wild Wheat color codes
- HEX
- #E0E1D1
- RGB
- rgb(224, 225, 209)
- RGBA
- rgba(224, 225, 209, 1)
- HSL
- hsl(64, 21%, 85%)
- HSV
- hsv(64, 7%, 88%)
- CMYK
- cmyk(0%, 0%, 7%, 12%)
- LAB
- lab(89.1 -2.4 7.7)
- OKLCH
- oklch(90.5% 0.021 109.7)
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 5.2
- RAL 9002 — Grey white#DDDED4 · ΔE 2.5 · 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 Wild Wheat works
- Web & UI: Use it decoratively — dividers, chart series, illustration accents — and let neutrals carry the type.
- Interiors: Muted enough to paint all four walls; sample it in both daylight and evening light before committing.
- Fashion: Works as a base layer or outerwear tone that lets brighter pieces do the talking.
- Branding: Best in a brand's supporting palette — packaging interiors, patterns, campaign accents.
- Interiors: Use it where you want the eye to land — front door, built-ins, or one bold wall.
- Fashion: One garment in this color carries an outfit; two starts to compete.
Copy as — every ecosystem
Tints, shades, and tones of Wild Wheat
Tints (lighter)
Shades (darker)
Color harmonies
Palettes built from Wild Wheat 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 1.32:1
AA failAAA failAA large fail
Aa — on black
contrast 15.86:1
AA passAAA passAA large pass
Best text color on a Wild Wheat background: #000000
Palettes featuring Wild Wheat
Wild Wheat with its complement
Soft neighbors of Wild Wheat
Wild Wheat triad
Similar colors
- Tofu#E6E5D6 · ΔE 1.5
- Water Lily#DDE3D5 · ΔE 2.2
- Cocoon#DEDBCC · ΔE 2.3
- Gin#D9DFCD · ΔE 2.5
- Salted#EBEADC · ΔE 2.5
- Fennec Fox#DAD7C8 · ΔE 2.9
Looking for maximum contrast instead? The complement of Wild Wheat is closest to Pastel Day.
Wild Wheat FAQs
What color is Wild Wheat?
Wild Wheat is a light yellow with the hex code #E0E1D1. In HSL terms it has a hue of 64°, 21% saturation, and 85% lightness.
What is the hex code for Wild Wheat?
The hex code for Wild Wheat is #E0E1D1. In RGB it's rgb(224, 225, 209), and in CMYK it's cmyk(0%, 0%, 7%, 12%).
What colors go well with Wild Wheat?
Wild Wheat pairs naturally with blue tones from its complementary harmony. Its own tints and shades always work as a monochrome scheme.
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