Chai Tea
Also known as: Release the Hounds , Fluor Spar , Billet , Bronze Leaf
Few oranges feel this lively. Chai Tea leans warm and playful and vibrant, which points it toward 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.
Reference
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)
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: 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: 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 Chai Tea
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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 Chai Tea 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 3.78:1
AA fail AAA fail AA large pass
Aa on black
contrast 5.56:1
AA pass AAA fail AA large pass
Best text color on a Chai Tea background: #000000
Palettes
Palettes featuring Chai Tea
Chai Tea with its complement
Soft neighbors of Chai Tea
Chai Tea triad
Explore
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 .
FAQ
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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