Chipmunk
Also known as: Ogryn Wash , Golden Sheaf , Royal Gold Pearl , Ripe Banana
As a medium take on orange, Chipmunk carries warm and inviting energy that suits friendly UI accents and children's products. A blue counterpart from the complementary harmony gives it the most tension. Against dark backgrounds it stays legible (8.85:1), but avoid it as text on white.
Reference
Chipmunk color codes
- HEX
- #CFA14A
- RGB
- rgb(207, 161, 74)
- RGBA
- rgba(207, 161, 74, 1)
- HSL
- hsl(39, 58%, 55%)
- HSV
- hsv(39, 64%, 81%)
- CMYK
- cmyk(0%, 22%, 64%, 19%)
- LAB
- lab(69.4 10.8 50.8)
- OKLCH
- oklch(73.5% 0.118 81.0)
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: goldenrod #DAA520 · ΔE 5.2
- RAL 1002: Sand yellow #D2AA6D · ΔE 5.3 · 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 Chipmunk 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 Chipmunk
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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 Chipmunk 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 2.37:1
AA fail AAA fail AA large fail
Aa on black
contrast 8.85:1
AA pass AAA pass AA large pass
Best text color on a Chipmunk background: #000000
Palettes
Palettes featuring Chipmunk
Chipmunk with its complement
Soft neighbors of Chipmunk
Chipmunk triad
Explore
Similar colors
- Goldie #C89D3F · ΔE 2.1
- Goldbricker #C5A049 · ΔE 2.8
- Camel #C69F59 · ΔE 3.1
- Curry #D6A332 · ΔE 3.4
- Cheese Wiz #DFAD51 · ΔE 3.7
- Bengal #CC974D · ΔE 4.4
Looking for maximum contrast instead? The complement of Chipmunk is closest to Queer Blue .
FAQ
Chipmunk FAQs
What color is Chipmunk?
Chipmunk is a medium orange with the hex code #CFA14A. In HSL terms it has a hue of 39°, 58% saturation, and 55% lightness.
What is the hex code for Chipmunk?
The hex code for Chipmunk is #CFA14A. In RGB it's rgb(207, 161, 74), and in CMYK it's cmyk(0%, 22%, 64%, 19%).
What colors go well with Chipmunk?
Chipmunk 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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