Corona
Also known as: Sunshine Surprise , Soft Boiled , Sunset Glow , Squash Blossom
Few oranges feel this vivid. Corona leans warm and friendly and enthusiastic, which points it toward children's products and fitness brands. For contrast, pair it with a blue from its complementary palette below. For accessible text, use it on black or near-black backgrounds (11.84:1, passes WCAG AA) rather than white.
Reference
Corona color codes
- HEX
- #FFB437
- RGB
- rgb(255, 180, 55)
- RGBA
- rgba(255, 180, 55, 1)
- HSL
- hsl(38, 100%, 61%)
- HSV
- hsv(38, 78%, 100%)
- CMYK
- cmyk(0%, 29%, 78%, 0%)
- LAB
- lab(79.2 20.8 70.1)
- OKLCH
- oklch(82.2% 0.157 75.1)
Analysis
Color intelligence
?
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
?
warm
Nearest standard colors
?
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 →
?
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: orange #FFA500 · ΔE 4.3
- RAL 1003: Signal yellow #F9A800 · ΔE 3.3 · 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 Corona 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 Corona
?
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 →
?
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
?
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 →
?
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 Corona 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 1.77:1
AA fail AAA fail AA large fail
Aa on black
contrast 11.84:1
AA pass AAA pass AA large pass
Best text color on a Corona background: #000000
Palettes
Palettes featuring Corona
Corona with its complement
Soft neighbors of Corona
Corona triad
Explore
Similar colors
- Butterscotch #FDB147 · ΔE 2.6
- Beer #FCAA12 · ΔE 2.8
- Koromiko #FEB552 · ΔE 3.2
- Safflower #FDAE44 · ΔE 3.3
- NYC Taxi #F7B731 · ΔE 3.3
- Tonkatsu #EDAC36 · ΔE 3.4
Looking for maximum contrast instead? The complement of Corona is closest to Baby Blue .
FAQ
Corona FAQs
What color is Corona?
Corona is a medium orange with the hex code #FFB437. In HSL terms it has a hue of 38°, 100% saturation, and 61% lightness.
What is the hex code for Corona?
The hex code for Corona is #FFB437. In RGB it's rgb(255, 180, 55), and in CMYK it's cmyk(0%, 29%, 78%, 0%).
What colors go well with Corona?
Corona 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.
Got a photo with a color like this? Identify it with the analyzer . Free, private, on your device.