Navajo White #FFDEAD
Navajo White color codes
Navajo White color meaning
Navajo White is a soft and airy brown — a warm color at 84% lightness and 100% saturation. Like other browns, it is linked with warmth, stability and nature. It recalls earth, wood and leather, so it feels grounded, reliable and cozy.
Because it is soft and airy, navajo white works best for backgrounds, walls, baby rooms, wedding stationery and large calm surfaces. As text on white it would be too faint (1.3:1), so use it for fills and backgrounds and put black text on top (16.3:1).
What colors go with Navajo White?
Navajo White pairs well with Periwinkle, Light Pink, Lemon Chiffon and Charcoal: Periwinkle sits close to its opposite on the color wheel for strong contrast, Light Pink and Lemon Chiffon are neighbors that keep a scheme calm, and Charcoal gives the eye somewhere to rest.
Build a full scheme around navajo white in the color matcher, blend it with another color in the color mixer, or copy ready-made HTML and CSS from the HTML color picker.
Navajo White at a glance
| Color family | Brown · warm, soft and airy |
|---|---|
| CSS color name | Yes — navajowhite works in CSS |
| As text on white | 1.29:1 — not readable as text |
| Best text on it | Black (16.30:1) |
| For print (CMYK) | 0% cyan, 13% magenta, 32% yellow, 0% black |
| Full screen | Open the navajo white screen — fill your display or download it in 4K |
Contrast
Contrast ratio of Navajo White against white and black text (WCAG 2.1 needs 4.5:1 for body text).
Shades, tints & tones
Color harmonies
Colors similar to Navajo White
Navajo White color FAQ
What is the hex code for Navajo White?
Navajo White is #FFDEAD, which is rgb(255, 222, 173) and hsl(36, 100%, 84%). For print it is roughly C0 M13 Y32 K0.
What colors go with Navajo White?
Navajo White pairs well with Periwinkle, Light Pink, Lemon Chiffon, Charcoal. Periwinkle gives the strongest contrast, being close to its complementary color. Neutrals such as Charcoal also work well alongside it.
Is Navajo White a warm or cool color?
Navajo White is a warm color: its hue is 36°, on the red, orange and yellow side of the color wheel.
What text color looks best on Navajo White?
Black text, with a contrast ratio of 16.3:1, which meets WCAG AA for normal text.