#F5DEB3
Brown family

Wheat

Also known as: earthy · natural · warm · soft · inviting
Hex #F5DEB3
RGB rgb(245, 222, 179)
HSL hsl(39°, 77%, 83%)
CMYK 0 · 9 · 27 · 4
CSS wheat
RAL RAL 1013 · Oyster White

RAL and NCS values are nearest equivalents, not official designations.

Meaning

The psychology, symbolism and cultural history of Wheat.

In Western cultures, wheat symbolizes abundance and fertility, often associated with harvest festivals. Conversely, in some Eastern traditions, the color can signify humility and simplicity, representing the foundational aspects of life and sustenance.

The term 'wheat' derives from Old English 'wēat', which has been used since at least the 10th century. Wheat has played a crucial role in civilizations, with evidence of its cultivation dating back to around 9600 BCE in the Fertile Crescent, making it one of humanity's first domesticated crops.

earthynaturalwarmsoftinviting

Similar colors

The closest colors to Wheat by perceived distance.

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Shades & tints

9 variations of Wheat by lightness, from dark to light.

-40% #7F735D
-30% #9D8E73
-20% #BAA988
-10% #D8C39E
BASE #F5DEB3
+15% #F6E2BC
+30% #F7E6C5
+50% #F9EACE
+70% #FAEED7

Complementary

Colors that pair beautifully with Wheat on the color wheel.

Palettes

Curated 5-color combinations featuring Wheat.

#F5DEB3
#8B4513
#FFFFFF
#FFD700
#D2B48C

Harvest Glow

Warm Comfort
#F5DEB3
#A52A2A
#F5F5DC
#FFDAB9
#FFDEAD

Golden Fields

Sunny Serenity
#F5DEB3
#C2B280
#DCDCDC
#8B0000
#F0E68C

Rustic Charm

Cozy Retreat

Used by

Brands and institutions known for using Wheat.

Wheat ThinsWheat Beer
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