Bisque1
bisque1 · #FFE4C4
HEX
#FFE4C4
RGB
rgb(255, 228, 196)
CMYK
cmyk(0%, 11%, 23%, 0%)
HSL
hsl(33, 100%, 88%)
LAB
lab(92.0, 4.4, 19.0)
What is Bisque1?
Bisque1 is the bisque1 reference in the X11 named colors. Its sRGB value is #FFE4C4 (rgb 255, 228, 196). It sits in the orange family. Historical X Window System color names — the numbered 1-4 lightness variants of the classic xorg-server rgb.txt palette. See disclaimer for accuracy and trademark notes.
Accessibility
WCAG 2.1 contrast checks for Bisque1 as a background.
Black text on this color
White text on this color
Shades, tints & tonal scale of Bisque1
An 11-step tonal scale derived from Bisque1 (#FFE4C4). Click any swatch to copy its HEX. Use these as a starting point for design tokens, hover states, and disabled states in a design system.
50
#FFFDFA
#FFFDFA
100
#FFFBF6
#FFFBF6
200
#FFF6EC
#FFF6EC
300
#FFF2E2
#FFF2E2
400
#FFEBD3
#FFEBD3
500
#FFE4C4
#FFE4C4
600
#D9C2A7
#D9C2A7
700
#A6947F
#A6947F
800
#736758
#736758
900
#403931
#403931
950
#1F1B18
#1F1B18
Lighter tints (mixed with white)
15%
#FFE8CE
30%
#FFEDD8
45%
#FFF1E1
60%
#FFF5EA
75%
#FFF9F2
Darker shades (mixed with black)
15%
#EDD4B6
30%
#DAC3A7
45%
#C4AF96
60%
#AA9781
75%
#897A68
Color harmonies for Bisque1
Classic color-theory harmonies derived from rotating the hue of Bisque1. Use these to build accent palettes, brand systems, and accessible UI color pairings.
Complementary
180° opposite — strongest contrast
#FFE4C4
#FFE4C4
#C2DDFF
#C2DDFF
Triadic
Three colors 120° apart
#FFE4C4
#FFE4C4
#C2FFE3
#C2FFE3
#E3C2FF
#E3C2FF
Analogous
Two neighbors ±30° on the wheel
#FFC5C2
#FFC5C2
#FFE4C4
#FFE4C4
#FCFFC2
#FCFFC2
Split-complementary
Base + two colors flanking its complement
#FFE4C4
#FFE4C4
#C2FCFF
#C2FCFF
#C5C2FF
#C5C2FF
Tetradic
Two complementary pairs
#FFE4C4
#FFE4C4
#DDFFC2
#DDFFC2
#C2DDFF
#C2DDFF
#E3C2FF
#E3C2FF
Square
Four colors evenly spaced 90° apart
#FFE4C4
#FFE4C4
#C2FFC5
#C2FFC5
#C2DDFF
#C2DDFF
#FFC2FC
#FFC2FC
Bisque1 in every color space
Full conversion of Bisque1 across the color spaces designers and developers actually use — including OKLCH (the perceptually-uniform space that powers Tailwind v4 and CSS Color Module Level 4) and HWB.
HEX
#FFE4C4
RGB
rgb(255, 228, 196)
CMYK
cmyk(0%, 11%, 23%, 0%)
HSL
hsl(33, 100%, 88%)
HSV
hsv(33, 23%, 100%)
HWB
hwb(33 77% 0%)
CIE Lab
lab(92.0 4.4 19.0)
OKLCH
oklch(93.3% 0.051 71.8)
XYZ (D65)
xyz(78.95, 80.73, 63.64)
Copy-ready code for Bisque1
Drop-in snippets for CSS, Tailwind, Sass, iOS Swift, and Android XML. Click the copy button on any snippet to put it on your clipboard.
CSS
color: #FFE4C4;
background-color: #FFE4C4;CSS variable
:root {
--color-bisque1: #FFE4C4;
}Tailwind config
// tailwind.config.js
colors: {
'bisque1': '#FFE4C4',
}Sass
$color-bisque1: #FFE4C4;Swift UIColor
UIColor(red: 1.000, green: 0.894, blue: 0.769, alpha: 1.0)Android XML
<color name="bisque1">#FFE4C4</color>Closest match in every color system
The nearest Bisque1 equivalent in every other color system on this site, ranked by ΔE2000 perceptual distance. Useful when translating between design-system, web-standard, and industrial color references.
Closest in X11 named colors
Top 6 ΔE2000-closest entries within the same collection.
Closest Pantone matches
Top 6 ΔE2000-closest Pantone references. Cross-system matching is approximate — see disclaimer.
Closest RAL Classic matches
Top 6 ΔE2000-closest RAL Classic references for industrial coating cross-reference.
RAL 9001
#FDF4E3
Cream
RAL 1013
#EAE6CA
Oyster white
RAL 7044
#CAC4B0
Silk grey
RAL 1015
#E6D690
Light ivory
RAL 9002
#E7EBDA
Grey white
RAL 9003
#F4F4F4
Signal white
FAQ about Bisque1
What is the HEX code for Bisque1?
Bisque1 (bisque1) has the HEX code #FFE4C4. In RGB it is rgb(255, 228, 196), and in CMYK it is cmyk(0%, 11%, 23%, 0%).
What is the OKLCH value of Bisque1?
Bisque1 converts to oklch(0.933 0.051 71.8). OKLCH is the perceptually uniform color space used by Tailwind v4 and CSS Color Module Level 4.
Is Bisque1 accessible for body text?
Used as a background, Bisque1 has a contrast ratio of 17.15:1 with black text and 1.22:1 with white text. WCAG 2.1 AA requires 4.5:1 for normal text. The current recommendation is to use black text and verify in real UI context.
What is the closest Pantone to Bisque1?
The closest Pantone reference to Bisque1 by ΔE2000 perceptual distance is Pantone Warm Gray 1 C (#D7D2CB). Cross-system Pantone matching is approximate; for color-critical print work, verify with a physical Pantone guide.
What is the closest RAL color to Bisque1?
The closest RAL Classic reference to Bisque1 by ΔE2000 distance is RAL 9001 (Cream, #FDF4E3). RAL is a German industrial coating standard commonly used for paint, powder coat, and architectural specification.
What is the complementary color of Bisque1?
The complementary color (180° opposite on the HSL color wheel) of Bisque1 is #C2DDFF. Use it for high-contrast accents, error states, or call-to-action pairings.
Data provenance & source
X11 named colors (xorg rgb.txt)
The historical X11 color name list shipped in the xorg-server rgb.txt file. Roughly 550 entries covering classic computing color names like 'PapayaWhip', 'MediumAquamarine', and 'DarkSlateGray'. Many CSS named colors originate here. Use as a reference for legacy and creative color names. Most modern CSS implementations accept these names directly.
- Source type
- derived
- Confidence
- high
- License
- MIT/X11 license (X Consortium)
- Last reviewed
- 2026-05-24
Workflow tags
X11 colors are sRGB digital values from a 1980s color system. For print, convert to a process-appropriate color and proof against substrate.