Aurora
Also known as: Golden Relic , Golden Week , New Gold , Banana Drama
Part of the yellow family, Aurora pairs a soft base with a bright and alert presence. It belongs in kids' apps and summer palettes. 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.
Reference
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)
Analysis
Color intelligence
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Gamut
The full range of colors a device or space can show. sRGB is the common screen gamut; Display P3 is wider. A color outside a gamut cannot be shown accurately there and must be mapped inward.Full glossary entry →Displays accurately on every screen and translates well to print.
Temperature
Undertone
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warm
Nearest standard colors
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Delta E (ΔE)
A measure of how different two colors look. Below 1 the difference is invisible to almost everyone; below 2.3 most people can't tell them apart; above 10 they are clearly different colors. We use CIEDE2000, the modern standard.Full glossary entry →
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Delta E (ΔE)
A measure of how different two colors look. Below 1 the difference is invisible to almost everyone; below 2.3 most people can't tell them apart; above 10 they are clearly different colors. We use CIEDE2000, the modern standard.Full glossary entry →- 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: a 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 for dividers, chart series, and 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
Variations
Tints, shades, and tones of Aurora
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Tint
A color mixed with white, which raises its lightness. Pink is a tint of red. Tints feel softer and more open than the base color.Full glossary entry →
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Tint
A color mixed with white, which raises its lightness. Pink is a tint of red. Tints feel softer and more open than the base color.Full glossary entry →Tints (lighter)
Shades (darker)
Harmonies
Color harmonies
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Complementary colors
Two colors opposite each other on the wheel. They create the strongest contrast and make each other look more intense, so they work best used unevenly.Full glossary entry →
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Complementary colors
Two colors opposite each other on the wheel. They create the strongest contrast and make each other look more intense, so they work best used unevenly.Full glossary entry →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
Accessibility
Contrast & accessibility
Aa on white
contrast 1.53:1
AA fail AAA fail AA large fail
Aa on black
contrast 13.74:1
AA pass AAA pass AA large pass
Best text color on a Aurora background: #000000
Palettes
Palettes featuring Aurora
Aurora with its complement
Soft neighbors of Aurora
Aurora triad
Explore
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 .
FAQ
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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