Corona
Also known as: Sunshine Surprise, Soft Boiled, Sunset Glow, Squash Blossom
Expect friendly and enthusiastic associations from Corona — a soft orange well suited to 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.
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)
Color intelligence
Displays accurately on every screen and translates well to print.
Temperature
warm
Nearest standard colors
- 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 — 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 Corona
Tints (lighter)
Shades (darker)
Color harmonies
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
Contrast & accessibility
Aa — on white
contrast 1.77:1
AA failAAA failAA large fail
Aa — on black
contrast 11.84:1
AA passAAA passAA large pass
Best text color on a Corona background: #000000
Palettes featuring Corona
Corona with its complement
Soft neighbors of Corona
Corona triad
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.
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.
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