Aurora
Also known as: Golden Relic, Golden Week, New Gold, Banana Drama
Aurora is a soft, vivid yellow that reads as cheerful and optimistic. It shines in cheerful branding and kids' apps. Match it with blue accents when the design calls for energy over calm. For accessible text, use it on black or near-black backgrounds (13.74:1, passes WCAG AA) rather than white.
Aurora color codes
- HEX
- #EBD147
- RGB
- rgb(235, 209, 71)
- RGBA
- rgba(235, 209, 71, 1)
- HSL
- hsl(50, 80%, 60%)
- HSV
- hsv(50, 70%, 92%)
- CMYK
- cmyk(0%, 11%, 70%, 8%)
- LAB
- lab(84.3 -1.4 68.1)
- OKLCH
- oklch(85.9% 0.154 98.3)
Color intelligence
Displays accurately on every screen and translates well to print.
Temperature
warm
Nearest standard colors
- CSS: gold#FFD700 · ΔE 5.3
- RAL 1016 — Sulfur yellow#F1DD38 · ΔE 3.6 · approximate
RAL values are widely published approximations of the physical standard. For Pantone-adjacent workflows, match by eye against a physical fan deck — Pantone's values are proprietary and device-dependent, so we don't print lookups.
Where Aurora works
- Web & UI: Reads as an interactive accent: fills, hovers, focus rings. Keep body text in a darker neutral.
- Interiors: Use it where you want the eye to land — front door, built-ins, or one bold wall.
- Fashion: One garment in this color carries an outfit; two starts to compete.
- Branding: Commands attention in logos and packaging; balance it with generous neutral space.
- Web & UI: Use it decoratively — dividers, chart series, illustration accents — and let neutrals carry the type.
- Branding: Best in a brand's supporting palette — packaging interiors, patterns, campaign accents.
Copy as — every ecosystem
Tints, shades, and tones of Aurora
Tints (lighter)
Shades (darker)
Color harmonies
Palettes built from Aurora by rotating its hue in OKLCH space. Click any swatch to copy its hex code.
Complementary
Analogous
Triadic
Split-complementary
Tetradic
Monochromatic
Contrast & accessibility
Aa — on white
contrast 1.53:1
AA failAAA failAA large fail
Aa — on black
contrast 13.74:1
AA passAAA passAA large pass
Best text color on a Aurora background: #000000
Palettes featuring Aurora
Aurora with its complement
Soft neighbors of Aurora
Aurora triad
Similar colors
- New Gold#EAD151 · ΔE 1.0
- Sandstorm#ECD540 · ΔE 1.5
- Venus#EED053 · ΔE 1.7
- Anna Banana#F5D547 · ΔE 1.9
- Minions#F3DD51 · ΔE 2.8
- Lemon Zest#F9D857 · ΔE 2.8
Looking for maximum contrast instead? The complement of Aurora is closest to Icy Plains.
Aurora FAQs
What color is Aurora?
Aurora is a medium yellow with the hex code #EBD147. In HSL terms it has a hue of 50°, 80% saturation, and 60% lightness.
What is the hex code for Aurora?
The hex code for Aurora is #EBD147. In RGB it's rgb(235, 209, 71), and in CMYK it's cmyk(0%, 11%, 70%, 8%).
What colors go well with Aurora?
Aurora pairs naturally with blue tones from its complementary harmony. Its own tints and shades always work as a monochrome scheme.
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