Truffle is a balanced, moderately saturated orange with hex value #c0a78e and RGB coordinates rgb(192, 167, 142). In the HSL color space it reads hsl(30, 28%, 65%), and in CMYK print production it translates to cmyk(0%, 13%, 26%, 25%). It sits in the orange family of the visible spectrum.

Colors in the orange family are commonly associated with warmth, creativity, enthusiasm, confidence. Truffle inherits those signals and shifts them according to its lightness: lighter variants feel approachable and modern. Designers reach for this shade when they want to evoke warmth without overwhelming the surrounding palette.

Across cultures, orange frequently signals warmth and creativity. In modern digital design Truffle is often chosen to communicate calm and restraint, especially when paired with neutral supporting tones. It behaves well as a background or accent.

Choose Truffle when you want the familiarity of orange with a specific airy character. Its WCAG contrast on white is 2.29:1 and on black is 9.16:1, which means it works well for body text on dark backgrounds.

Truffle is well-suited for primary buttons, brand accents, links, and focal UI elements. In branding it often appears in food, retail, and media contexts. Pair it with a complementary accent and a neutral anchor for a balanced palette.