Chai Tea
Also known as: Release the Hounds, Fluor Spar, Billet, Bronze Leaf
As a medium take on orange, Chai Tea carries playful and vibrant energy that suits fitness brands and autumn palettes. Set it against a blue accent when you want the combination to pop. Accessibility-wise, it needs a dark backdrop — 5.56:1 on black clears AA.
Chai Tea color codes
- HEX
- #A97B2D
- RGB
- rgb(169, 123, 45)
- RGBA
- rgba(169, 123, 45, 1)
- HSL
- hsl(38, 58%, 42%)
- HSV
- hsv(38, 73%, 66%)
- CMYK
- cmyk(0%, 27%, 73%, 34%)
- LAB
- lab(55.3 12.9 47.9)
- OKLCH
- oklch(61.5% 0.109 77.0)
Color intelligence
Displays accurately on every screen and translates well to print.
Temperature
warm
Nearest standard colors
- CSS: darkgoldenrod#B8860B · ΔE 6.2
- RAL 1027 — Curry#A77F0E · ΔE 5.0 · 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 Chai Tea 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 Chai Tea
Tints (lighter)
Shades (darker)
Color harmonies
Palettes built from Chai Tea 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 3.78:1
AA failAAA failAA large pass
Aa — on black
contrast 5.56:1
AA passAAA failAA large pass
Best text color on a Chai Tea background: #000000
Palettes featuring Chai Tea
Chai Tea with its complement
Soft neighbors of Chai Tea
Chai Tea triad
Similar colors
- Falafel#AA7711 · ΔE 2.9
- Weissbier#B3833B · ΔE 3.3
- Butterbeer#AF7934 · ΔE 3.4
- Bronze#A87900 · ΔE 4.1
- Driftwood#A67A45 · ΔE 4.9
- Arrowwood#B3861E · ΔE 5.2
Looking for maximum contrast instead? The complement of Chai Tea is closest to Marina.
Chai Tea FAQs
What color is Chai Tea?
Chai Tea is a medium orange with the hex code #A97B2D. In HSL terms it has a hue of 38°, 58% saturation, and 42% lightness.
What is the hex code for Chai Tea?
The hex code for Chai Tea is #A97B2D. In RGB it's rgb(169, 123, 45), and in CMYK it's cmyk(0%, 27%, 73%, 34%).
What colors go well with Chai Tea?
Chai Tea 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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