Baklava
Also known as: Xanthous, Sneezeweeds, Midsummer Gold, Dairy Made
Expect friendly and enthusiastic associations from Baklava — a medium orange well suited to friendly UI accents and children's products. Its complement lands in blue territory, which makes for striking two-color pairings. For accessible text, use it on black or near-black backgrounds (11.25:1, passes WCAG AA) rather than white.
Baklava color codes
- HEX
- #EFB435
- RGB
- rgb(239, 180, 53)
- RGBA
- rgba(239, 180, 53, 1)
- HSL
- hsl(41, 85%, 57%)
- HSV
- hsv(41, 78%, 94%)
- CMYK
- cmyk(0%, 25%, 78%, 6%)
- LAB
- lab(77.4 14.0 68.4)
- OKLCH
- oklch(80.4% 0.150 81.9)
Color intelligence
Displays accurately on every screen and translates well to print.
Temperature
warm
Nearest standard colors
- CSS: goldenrod#DAA520 · ΔE 4.6
- RAL 1023 — Traffic yellow#F7B500 · ΔE 2.9 · 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 Baklava 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 Baklava
Tints (lighter)
Shades (darker)
Color harmonies
Palettes built from Baklava 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 1.87:1
AA failAAA failAA large fail
Aa — on black
contrast 11.25:1
AA passAAA passAA large pass
Best text color on a Baklava background: #000000
Palettes featuring Baklava
Baklava with its complement
Soft neighbors of Baklava
Baklava triad
Similar colors
- NYC Taxi#F7B731 · ΔE 1.5
- Quercitron#E5B03D · ΔE 2.1
- Honey Glow#E8B447 · ΔE 2.2
- Tonkatsu#EDAC36 · ΔE 2.9
- Waxy Corn#F8B500 · ΔE 2.9
- Currywurst#DDAA33 · ΔE 3.6
Looking for maximum contrast instead? The complement of Baklava is closest to Night Snow.
Baklava FAQs
What color is Baklava?
Baklava is a medium orange with the hex code #EFB435. In HSL terms it has a hue of 41°, 85% saturation, and 57% lightness.
What is the hex code for Baklava?
The hex code for Baklava is #EFB435. In RGB it's rgb(239, 180, 53), and in CMYK it's cmyk(0%, 25%, 78%, 6%).
What colors go well with Baklava?
Baklava pairs naturally with blue tones from its complementary harmony, and with cyan accents from its split-complementary palette. Its own tints and shades always work as a monochrome scheme.
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