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Bisque#FFE4C4

Bisque color code is #FFE4C4. Use this page to get all code formats, explore shades and tints, and find colors that work with bisque.

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Bisque Accessibility & WCAG Contrast

Relative luminance of Bisque is 0.8073. Its WCAG contrast ratio is 1.22:1 against white and 17.15:1 against black. Use the card with the higher ratio for body text.

The quick brown fox
Bisque on white1.22:1Fail
The quick brown fox
Bisque on black17.15:1AAA
The quick brown fox
White on Bisque1.22:1Fail
The quick brown fox
Black on Bisque17.15:1AAA

Bisque — Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hex code for Bisque?+
The hex code for Bisque is #FFE4C4. In RGB it's rgb(255, 228, 196), and in HSL it's hsl(33, 100%, 88%).
What is the RGB value of Bisque?+
Bisque in RGB is (255, 228, 196). Written in CSS: rgb(255, 228, 196).
What is the CMYK value of Bisque?+
Bisque converts to CMYK(0%, 11%, 23%, 0%) for print. Hex equivalent is #FFE4C4.
Is bisque a warm or cool color?+
Bisque (#FFE4C4) is a warm orange — its hue sits at 33° on the color wheel, placing it in the warm part of the spectrum.
What color family does bisque belong to?+
Bisque belongs to the orange family. Its HSL is 33°, 100%, 88% — a warm tone within the broader orange group.
Is bisque accessible for body text on a white background?+
Bisque on white reaches a WCAG contrast ratio of 1.22:1 — below the AA threshold (4.5:1) for normal body text. Reserve for large headings or pair with a darker variant.
What is the closest Pantone match for bisque?+
The nearest Pantone match for Bisque (#FFE4C4) is 7401 C Warm Ivory, calculated by Euclidean RGB distance over the Pantone Matching System.

How to use Bisque in design

Practical guidance for using bisque (#FFE4C4) across four design contexts, derived from its hue, lightness, saturation, and WCAG contrast.

Web & UI design

Bisque (#FFE4C4) works well as a background color in dark UIs or as a button fill paired with white text — at 17.1:1 against black it's AAA-accessible for body text reversed onto it. Don't use it for text on a white background; 1.2:1 contrast won't pass AA.

Branding & identity

As a brand color, Bisque (#FFE4C4) reads as high-energy and confident and approachable and modern. It fits naturally into youth-oriented brands, food, hospitality, creative tools. Use it as the primary identity color and pair with one neutral (white, off-white, or near-black). Test legibility on both your logo and small UI text before locking it in — saturation that works on a 200px logo can feel overpowering at favicon scale.

Fashion & apparel

Bisque flatters warm-leaning skin tones (golden, peach, olive undertones) and works well in spring/summer collections. It pairs naturally with warm neutrals (cream, camel, brown, olive) and contrasts effectively with denim or navy. As an accent piece — scarf, bag, shoes — bisque can carry an entire neutral outfit; as a head-to-toe color it can overwhelm and is best reserved for evening or statement pieces.

Interior design

Bisque is best used as a single accent wall, ceiling stripe, or feature piece (cabinetry, tile, an upholstered headboard) — at this saturation a full room can feel overwhelming. Pair with crisp white trim and one warm-wood tone to ground the energy.

Brands that use Bisque

Major brands whose official palette contains a color within ~30 RGB units of bisque (#FFE4C4). Click through for the full brand color guide.

Louis Vuitton#F5E6CA · LV Beige