HomeColor Encyclopedia
Warm · 🇯🇵 和色

纸浆白 (Paper and Pens)

#C6C48F

Discovered from colourlovers. HSL(58,33%,67%) — warm tone.

Generate palette with this color →

Emotion & Mood

Emotion
Warmthcomfortenergy
Mood
Cozy and energizingbalanced and inviting

Personality & Symbolism

Invitingconfidentauthentic
Cultural Symbolism

Growth, renewal, gentle elegance

Recommended Use

Interior design, food branding, fashion, lifestyle packaging.

Color Harmonies

Complementary
#C6C48F
+
#8f91c7
Split Complementary
#8fadc7
#C6C48F
#a98fc7
Darker Shades
Lighter Tints

Visual Analysis

Hue58°
Saturation33%
Lightness67%
This is a light color with moderate saturation. It falls in the orange hue family (58°).

Technical Values

HEX#C6C48F
RGBrgb(198, 196, 143)
HSLhsl(58, 33%, 67%)
CMYK0%, 1%, 28%, 22%
ContrastDark
CSSbackground: #C6C48F;

Accessibility — WCAG Contrast

White Text Sample
The quick brown fox jumps.
1.80:1
AA AAA
Black Text Sample
The quick brown fox jumps.
11.69:1
AA AAA

WCAG 2.1 requires a contrast ratio of ≥4.5:1 for AA (normal text) and ≥7:1 for AAA. Best text color for this background: black (#000000).

Color Psychology

Color Temperature

This warm-toned color (hue 58°) triggers psychological responses associated with energy, comfort, and action. Warm colors appear to advance towards the viewer, making elements feel closer and more prominent.

Visual Weight

With 67% lightness, this color feels lightweight and expansive. Light colors psychologically reduce perceived weight of UI elements by up to 20%, making interfaces feel more airy.

Saturation Impact

Moderate saturation (33%) strikes a balance between engagement and comfort. These tones can be viewed for extended periods without fatigue, making them ideal for interfaces used daily.

Design Applications

Creative Industries

Conveys enthusiasm and creativity — perfect for design studios, digital agencies, and entertainment brands.

Youth & Social

Friendly and approachable — ideal for social platforms, gaming UIs, and youth-oriented products.

Similar Colors

香草白 (vanilla cream)
#FCFBE3
Compatible
#DAD8A7
稻草黄 (Hyatt Yellow)
#8C8700
暗黄 (Wake Forest University Yellow)
#3D3C1D
黄油黄 (Yellow Press)
#E6E382
Chamois
#999419
Dirty Yellow
#CDC50A
Parchment
#FEFCAF