Carona
Also known as: Mango , Eversong Orange , Tamago Orange , Lightning Yellow
There is a playful and vibrant quality to Carona. The vivid, warm orange at #FBA52E rewards autumn palettes and friendly UI accents. Set it against a blue accent when you want the combination to pop. For accessible text, use it on black or near-black backgrounds (10.52:1, passes WCAG AA) rather than white.
Reference
Carona color codes
- HEX
- #FBA52E
- RGB
- rgb(251, 165, 46)
- RGBA
- rgba(251, 165, 46, 1)
- HSL
- hsl(35, 96%, 58%)
- HSV
- hsv(35, 82%, 98%)
- CMYK
- cmyk(0%, 34%, 82%, 2%)
- LAB
- lab(75.2 26.4 69.6)
- OKLCH
- oklch(78.9% 0.159 69.0)
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: orange #FFA500 · ΔE 2.5
- RAL 2007: Luminous bright orange #FFA421 · ΔE 1.1 · 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 Carona works
- Web & UI: Best as a button fill, badge, or accent. Pair it with white text only at large sizes, and check contrast.
- Interiors: Strong for a whole room, excellent in doses: an accent wall, cabinetry, or a statement chair.
- Fashion: Wears best as the statement piece, a top, scarf, or shoes, against neutral basics.
- Branding: High-energy brand material: strong for food, fitness, and youth-facing marks. Use sparingly in UI.
- Web & UI: A supporting-cast color for UI: chart fills, tags, and empty-state illustrations, but not text.
- Branding: A secondary brand color by nature: it supports a stronger primary and shines in illustration.
Copy as: every ecosystem
Variations
Tints, shades, and tones of Carona
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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 Carona 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 2.00:1
AA fail AAA fail AA large fail
Aa on black
contrast 10.52:1
AA pass AAA pass AA large pass
Best text color on a Carona background: #000000
Palettes
Palettes featuring Carona
Carona with its complement
Soft neighbors of Carona
Carona triad
Explore
Similar colors
- Mango #FFA62B · ΔE 0.7
- Safflower #FDAE44 · ΔE 2.5
- Cheese #FFA600 · ΔE 2.6
- Five Star #FFAA4A · ΔE 3.1
- Butterscotch #FDB147 · ΔE 3.3
- Jack-O #FB9902 · ΔE 3.3
Looking for maximum contrast instead? The complement of Carona is closest to Clear Sky .
FAQ
Carona FAQs
What color is Carona?
Carona is a medium orange with the hex code #FBA52E. In HSL terms it has a hue of 35°, 96% saturation, and 58% lightness.
What is the hex code for Carona?
The hex code for Carona is #FBA52E. In RGB it's rgb(251, 165, 46), and in CMYK it's cmyk(0%, 34%, 82%, 2%).
What colors go well with Carona?
Carona 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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