Fernweh
Also known as: Cardueline Finch , Spruced Up , Metallic Sunburst , Hacienda
Fernweh sits on the warm side of the spectrum: a lively orange that feels friendly and enthusiastic. Try it in children's products and fitness brands. Fernweh plays well with blue tones. The harmonies below show which ones. Against dark backgrounds it stays legible (5.19:1), but avoid it as text on white.
Reference
Fernweh color codes
- HEX
- #977B2F
- RGB
- rgb(151, 123, 47)
- RGBA
- rgba(151, 123, 47, 1)
- HSL
- hsl(44, 53%, 39%)
- HSV
- hsv(44, 69%, 59%)
- CMYK
- cmyk(0%, 19%, 69%, 41%)
- LAB
- lab(53.2 4.9 44.2)
- OKLCH
- oklch(59.5% 0.100 88.5)
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: darkgoldenrod #B8860B · ΔE 9.0
- RAL 1027: Curry #A77F0E · ΔE 5.4 · 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 Fernweh works
- Web & UI: Use it decoratively for dividers, chart series, and illustration accents, and let neutrals carry the type.
- 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.
- Branding: Best in a brand's supporting palette: packaging interiors, patterns, campaign accents.
Copy as: every ecosystem
Variations
Tints, shades, and tones of Fernweh
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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 Fernweh 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 4.05:1
AA fail AAA fail AA large pass
Aa on black
contrast 5.19:1
AA pass AAA fail AA large pass
Best text color on a Fernweh background: #000000
Palettes
Palettes featuring Fernweh
Fernweh with its complement
Soft neighbors of Fernweh
Fernweh triad
Explore
Similar colors
- Puma #96711C · ΔE 4.3
- Capers #897A3E · ΔE 5.1
- Rich Gold #AA8833 · ΔE 5.5
- Chai Tea #A97B2D · ΔE 5.9
- Honey #AE8934 · ΔE 6.3
- Luxor Gold #AB8D3F · ΔE 6.5
Looking for maximum contrast instead? The complement of Fernweh is closest to Flood .
FAQ
Fernweh FAQs
What color is Fernweh?
Fernweh is a dark orange with the hex code #977B2F. In HSL terms it has a hue of 44°, 53% saturation, and 39% lightness.
What is the hex code for Fernweh?
The hex code for Fernweh is #977B2F. In RGB it's rgb(151, 123, 47), and in CMYK it's cmyk(0%, 19%, 69%, 41%).
What colors go well with Fernweh?
Fernweh pairs naturally with blue tones from its complementary harmony. Its own tints and shades always work as a monochrome scheme.
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