Bisque is a light, vivid shade in the orange color family, with a warm feel. Its HEX code is #FFE4C4, which equals rgb(255, 228, 196) in RGB and hsl(33, 100%, 88%) in HSL. In print terms it converts to roughly C0 M11 Y23 K0, although exact CMYK results depend on the paper and color profile.
- HEX
#FFE4C4 - RGB
255, 228, 196 - HSL
33°, 100%, 88% - CMYK
0, 11, 23, 0 - Family
Orange - Tone
Light, vivid
About Bisque
Orange shades feel warm, friendly and optimistic. They sit between the intensity of red and the cheer of yellow, and work well for buttons, highlights and playful brands. Designers often reach for it as an accent, a button color or a background tint. Text in black is the most readable choice on this color, with a contrast ratio of 17.15:1. Its complementary color is #C2DDFF.
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Bisque color codes
| HEX | #FFE4C4 |
|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(255, 228, 196) |
| HSL | hsl(33, 100%, 88%) |
| HSV | 33°, 23%, 100% |
| CMYK | 0%, 11%, 23%, 0% |
| Decimal | 16770244 |
Shades and tints of Bisque
Lighter tints are mixed with white and darker shades are mixed with black.
- 50
#FFFBF5 - 100
#FFF6EB - 200
#FFF2E2 - 300
#FFEDD8 - 400
#FFE9CE - 500
#FFE4C4 - 600
#D5BEA3 - 700
#AA9883 - 800
#807262 - 900
#554C41 - 950
#2B2621
Color harmonies for Bisque
- Complementary
#C2DDFF≈ Palest Sapphire - Analogous −30°
#FFC5C2≈ Pink - Analogous +30°
#FCFFC2≈ Palest Citron - Triadic +120°
#C2FFE3≈ Palest Malachite - Triadic +240°
#E3C2FF≈ Palest Violet - Split 150°
#C2FCFF≈ Palest Lagoon - Split 210°
#C5C2FF≈ Periwinkle
Contrast and accessibility of Bisque
| Text color | Sample | Contrast ratio | WCAG |
|---|---|---|---|
| White text on Bisque | Aa | 1.22:1 | Fails |
| Black text on Bisque | Aa | 17.15:1 | AAA (excellent) |
CSS code for Bisque
background-color: #FFE4C4;color: #FFE4C4;background-color: rgb(255, 228, 196);background-color: hsl(33, 100%, 88%);:root { --color-bisque: #FFE4C4; }class="bg-[#FFE4C4]"Colors similar to Bisque
- Palest Orange
#FFE6CC - Palest Persimmon
#FFE0CC - Palest Tangerine
#FFEBCC - Blanched Almond
#FFEBCD - Champagne
#F7E7CE - Palest Bright Orange
#FAE6D1 - Moccasin
#FFE4B5 - Palest Bright Persimmon
#FAE1D1 - Palest Cinnabar
#FFDBCC - Peach
#FFE5B4 - Palest Bright Tangerine
#FAEAD1 - Palest Bright Cinnabar
#FADDD1
More orange shades
- Coral
#FF7F50 - Dark Orange
#FF8C00 - Orange
#FFA500 - Peach Puff
#FFDAB9 - Antique White
#FAEBD7 - Blanched Almond
#FFEBCD - Dark Salmon
#E9967A - Goldenrod
#DAA520 - Light Salmon
#FFA07A - Linen
#FAF0E6 - Moccasin
#FFE4B5
Frequently asked questions
What is the HEX code for Bisque?
The HEX code for Bisque is #FFE4C4.
What is the RGB value of Bisque?
Bisque has an RGB value of 255, 228, 196 (rgb(255, 228, 196)). In HSL it is 33°, 100%, 88%.
What text color should I use on Bisque?
Use black text on Bisque. White text has a contrast ratio of 1.22:1 and black text has 17.15:1; WCAG AA requires at least 4.5:1 for normal text.
What color goes well with Bisque?
The complementary color of Bisque is #C2DDFF. Analogous colors #FFC5C2 and #FCFFC2 also pair well.