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Wheat
Wheat
#F5DEB3Click to copy
Wheat Parameter Conversion Table
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RGBrgb(245, 222, 179)Copy
HSLhsl(39, 77%, 83%)Copy
HSV/HSBhsv(39, 27%, 96%)Copy
CMYKcmyk(0%, 9%, 27%, 4%)Copy
Wheat Color Schemes
Complementary
#F5DEB3
Click to copy#B3CAF5
Click to copyAnalogous
#F5BDB3
Click to copy#EBF5B3
Click to copySplit Complementary
#B3EBF5
Click to copy#BDB3F5
Click to copyMonochromatic
#F5DEB3
Click to copy#FFFFFF
Click to copy#FFFFFF
Click to copy#E9B759
Click to copy#C2881A
Click to copy#68490E
Click to copyWheat WCAG Accessibility Contrast
WCAG Calculator →The contrast ratio of this color against common foreground/background colors (based on the WCAG 2.1 standard)
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White background #FFFFFF
1.31 : 1
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Black background #000000
15.98 : 1
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Light gray background #F5F5F5
1.21 : 1
AA NormalAA LargeAAA NormalAAA Large
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Dark gray background #333333
9.62 : 1
AA NormalAA LargeAAA NormalAAA Large
Wheat Shade Variants
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Wheat Color Introduction
Definition
Wheat (HEX #F5DEB3) has the RGB value rgb(245, 222, 179), the HSL value hsl(39°, 77%, 83%) and the CMYK print value cmyk(0%, 9%, 27%, 4%). In terms of color schemes, the complement of Wheat is #B3CAF5, and placing the two side by side produces a striking, eye-catching contrast; paired with the analogous colors #F5BDB3 and #EBF5B3 that sit next to it on the color wheel, it transitions naturally and harmoniously; in a split-complementary scheme (#B3EBF5, #BDB3F5) it keeps its contrast tension without losing layering; and a monochromatic scheme built on Wheat uses gradients of lightness and saturation to create a unified design with a strong sense of depth. Under the WCAG accessibility standard, Wheat has a contrast ratio of 1.31:1 against white and 15.98:1 against black; paired with a black background it reaches AAA, making it ideal for text and accent colors in dark mode.
Color Characteristics
Orange blends the passion of red with the brightness of yellow, evoking sunsets, fruit and campfires. Warm yet energetic, it is widely used in food, e-commerce and sports brands. Specifically, Wheat has a lightness of 83% and a saturation of 77%, bright and airy, ideal as a light background or accent color that creates a soft, comfortable atmosphere; moreover, its saturation is moderate, keeping the color’s emotional expression without becoming overly assertive. In a word: The color of ripe wheat.
Color Psychology
Orange can evoke pleasure, friendliness and appetite, with a marked approachable quality; psychologically it symbolizes vitality, optimism and creativity. For this reason Wheat tends to leave a first impression of being warm and friendly in the viewer’s mind, and this emotional tone also defines the role it plays in design.
Best Uses
Orange suits food packaging, e-commerce campaigns, children’s products and any scene that needs to convey warmth and energy. In real projects, Wheat is also often used as a light background or supporting negative space; in “Orange”-themed designs, the adjacent colors or lightness gradients built around it quickly establish a cohesive, clearly layered color scheme.
Wheat Featured In
This color is included in the following color cards and color families. Click a card to browse more colors in the corresponding collection.
