Bisque hex code
The hex code for bisque is #FFE4C4. In RGB that is rgb(255, 228, 196) and in HSL it is hsl(33, 100%, 88%).
The hex code for bisque is #FFE4C4. In RGB that is rgb(255, 228, 196) and in HSL it is hsl(33, 100%, 88%).
Bisque · #FFE4C4
Colour codes
- HEX
- #FFE4C4
- RGB
- rgb(255, 228, 196)
- HSL
- hsl(33, 100%, 88%)
- CMYK
- 0, 11, 23, 0
- CSS name
- bisque
- Contrast on white
- 1.22:1
- Contrast on black
- 17.15:1
Tints and shades
20% lighter · #ffe9d0
40% lighter · #ffefdc
60% lighter · #fff4e7
80% lighter · #fffaf3
20% darker · #ccb69d
40% darker · #998976
60% darker · #665b4e
80% darker · #332e27
Complementary colour
Bisque · #FFE4C4
Opposite on the colour wheel · #c2ddff
Frequently asked questions
What is the hex code for bisque?
The hex code for bisque is #FFE4C4. In RGB that is rgb(255, 228, 196) and in HSL it is hsl(33, 100%, 88%).
Can I use bisque for text?
It has a contrast ratio of 1.22:1 on white and 17.15:1 on black. Body text needs 4.5:1 under WCAG AA, so it works as text on a dark background, not on white.
What colour goes with bisque?
Its complementary colour, opposite on the colour wheel, is #C2DDFF. Pairing a colour with its complement gives the strongest contrast; for something calmer, use a tint or shade of bisque instead.
Is bisque a CSS colour name?
Yes. CSS accepts the keyword bisque, so color: bisque and color: #FFE4C4 render exactly the same.