Wheat colour (#F5DEB3)
Wheat is light an orange with hex code #F5DEB3, one of the 148 named colours every browser understands, so you can write color: ${name} directly in CSS. In RGB it is 245, 222, 179; in HSL 39°, 77%, 83%. Use the tool to explore shades and harmonies.
How to use the Wheat colour
- The colour is pre-filled; click Explore to see all formats, shades and harmonies.
- Edit the value to try a variation.
- Copy the code you need.
Wheat in every format
| Format | Value |
|---|---|
| HEX | #F5DEB3 |
| RGB | rgb(245, 222, 179) |
| RGB (0–1) | 0.961, 0.871, 0.702 |
| HSL | hsl(39, 77%, 83%) |
| CMYK (approx.) | 0%, 9%, 27%, 4% |
| CSS | color: wheat; |
Shades and tints of Wheat
Same hue and saturation, lightness from 90% to 10%:
#f9ebd2 | #f3d8a5 | #edc478 | #e8b14a | #e29d1d | #b57e17 | #875e12 | #5a3f0c | #2d1f06 |
Colours that go with Wheat
| Harmony | Colours | |
|---|---|---|
| Complementary | #b2caf5 | |
| Triadic | #b2f5de | #deb2f5 |
| Analogous | #ebf5b2 | #f5bcb2 |
Similar named colours
The closest CSS named colours by RGB distance, useful when you need a keyword instead of a hex code or want a near match:
| Colour | HEX | Difference |
|---|---|---|
| navajowhite | #ffdead | very close |
| moccasin | #ffe4b5 | very close |
| peachpuff | #ffdab9 | very close |
| palegoldenrod | #eee8aa | very close |
| bisque | #ffe4c4 | very close |
Accessibility
Contrast ratio of Wheat against white is 1.31:1 (fails WCAG AA for normal text) and against black 15.98:1 (passes). Use black or very dark text on a Wheat background rather than white.
Frequently asked questions
What is the hex code for Wheat?
#F5DEB3.
What is Wheat in RGB?
rgb(245, 222, 179).
What colour is complementary to Wheat?
#b2caf5, directly opposite on the colour wheel.
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Last updated 2026-09-23.