Chickadee
Also known as: Golden Moray Eel, Faded Sunlight, Bright Halo, Evening Star
Part of the orange family, Chickadee pairs a soft base with a warm and inviting presence — ideal for fitness brands and autumn palettes. For contrast, pair it with a blue from its complementary palette below. Accessibility-wise, it needs a dark backdrop — 14.37:1 on black clears AA.
Chickadee color codes
- HEX
- #FFCF65
- RGB
- rgb(255, 207, 101)
- RGBA
- rgba(255, 207, 101, 1)
- HSL
- hsl(41, 100%, 70%)
- HSV
- hsv(41, 60%, 100%)
- CMYK
- cmyk(0%, 19%, 60%, 0%)
- LAB
- lab(85.9 9.1 58.1)
- OKLCH
- oklch(87.6% 0.135 84.9)
Color intelligence
Displays accurately on every screen and translates well to print.
Temperature
warm
Nearest standard colors
- CSS: gold#FFD700 · ΔE 8.4
- RAL 1018 — Zinc yellow#FACA30 · ΔE 5.1 · 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 Chickadee 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 Chickadee
Tints (lighter)
Shades (darker)
Color harmonies
Palettes built from Chickadee 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 1.46:1
AA failAAA failAA large fail
Aa — on black
contrast 14.37:1
AA passAAA passAA large pass
Best text color on a Chickadee background: #000000
Palettes featuring Chickadee
Chickadee with its complement
Soft neighbors of Chickadee
Chickadee triad
Similar colors
- Nacho#FFCB5D · ΔE 1.3
- Angry Pasta#FFCC55 · ΔE 1.7
- Cantaloupe#FFD479 · ΔE 2.5
- Yuma Gold#FFD678 · ΔE 2.6
- Honeypot#FFC863 · ΔE 2.6
- Popcorn#F7D07A · ΔE 3.3
Looking for maximum contrast instead? The complement of Chickadee is closest to Icy Plains.
Chickadee FAQs
What color is Chickadee?
Chickadee is a medium orange with the hex code #FFCF65. In HSL terms it has a hue of 41°, 100% saturation, and 70% lightness.
What is the hex code for Chickadee?
The hex code for Chickadee is #FFCF65. In RGB it's rgb(255, 207, 101), and in CMYK it's cmyk(0%, 19%, 60%, 0%).
What colors go well with Chickadee?
Chickadee pairs naturally with blue tones from its complementary harmony. Its own tints and shades always work as a monochrome scheme.
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