Color of the day · archive
Monday, June 22, 2026
Donkey Kong #AB4210 Full codes, palettes, and pairings →The color
Why Donkey Kong works
Donkey Kong holds a rich position in the orange range and reads as playful and vibrant. You'll see it used for autumn palettes and friendly UI accents. Match it with cyan accents when the design calls for energy over calm. It's dark enough to use for text on white backgrounds (5.97:1, passes WCAG AA).
Palettes
The day's palette
Five colors, engine-built: a mid shade for depth, Donkey Kong itself, two tints for light surfaces, and the complement for accents. Every swatch copies its hex; every name opens that color's page.