Navajo White
A gentle, sun-kissed light orange hue
Navajo White is an unsaturated, light orange that functions best as a warm, neutral background. This hue provides excellent contrast for black text, making it highly readable for UI interfaces or editorial layouts. Because it feels soft and approachable, the hex code #ffdead works well in spa branding or baby product packaging. Pair it with deep charcoal or slate gray to ground the design.
Questions about Navajo White
What is the hex code for Navajo White?
Navajo White is #ffdead. In RGB that is rgb(255, 222, 173), in HSL hsl(36, 100%, 84%) and in CMYK 0%, 13%, 32%, 0%.
How do I best use #ffdead in UI design?
Navajo White functions best as a soft, warm background color that remains highly readable when paired with charcoal or deep slate text. Because it is unsaturated, it provides a gentle alternative to stark white without overwhelming the eye.
What colors pair well with Navajo White?
Is Navajo White readable on white or black?
Navajo White has a 1.28:1 contrast ratio on white and 16.30:1 on black. WCAG asks for 4.5:1 for body text and 3:1 for large text, so on white it is too faint for text and on black it works for body text. Try other pairs in the contrast checker.