Chickadee
Also known as: Golden Moray Eel , Faded Sunlight , Bright Halo , Evening Star
On screen, Chickadee registers as warm and inviting: a soft orange at home in 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.
Reference
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)
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: 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: 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 Chickadee
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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 Chickadee 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 1.46:1
AA fail AAA fail AA large fail
Aa on black
contrast 14.37:1
AA pass AAA pass AA large pass
Best text color on a Chickadee background: #000000
Palettes
Palettes featuring Chickadee
Chickadee with its complement
Soft neighbors of Chickadee
Chickadee triad
Explore
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 .
FAQ
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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