Golden Eye
Also known as: Egg Cream , Float Like a Butterfly , Big Bus Yellow , Orange Chalk
There is a playful and vibrant quality to Golden Eye. The vivid, warm orange at #FFD789 rewards fitness brands and autumn palettes. Match it with blue accents when the design calls for energy over calm. For accessible text, use it on black or near-black backgrounds (15.33:1, passes WCAG AA) rather than white.
Reference
Golden Eye color codes
- HEX
- #FFD789
- RGB
- rgb(255, 215, 137)
- RGBA
- rgba(255, 215, 137, 1)
- HSL
- hsl(40, 100%, 77%)
- HSV
- hsv(40, 46%, 100%)
- CMYK
- cmyk(0%, 16%, 46%, 0%)
- LAB
- lab(88.2 7.3 43.8)
- OKLCH
- oklch(89.7% 0.106 83.3)
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: navajowhite #FFDEAD · ΔE 6.2
- RAL 1014: Ivory #DDC49A · ΔE 9.1 · 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 Golden Eye 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 Golden Eye
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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 Golden Eye 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 1.37:1
AA fail AAA fail AA large fail
Aa on black
contrast 15.33:1
AA pass AAA pass AA large pass
Best text color on a Golden Eye background: #000000
Palettes
Palettes featuring Golden Eye
Golden Eye with its complement
Soft neighbors of Golden Eye
Golden Eye triad
Explore
Similar colors
- Macaroni #F3D085 · ΔE 2.2
- Cantaloupe #FFD479 · ΔE 2.3
- Popcorn #F7D07A · ΔE 2.3
- Pancake #F7D788 · ΔE 2.4
- Sprouted #F3D48B · ΔE 2.7
- Yuma Gold #FFD678 · ΔE 2.7
Looking for maximum contrast instead? The complement of Golden Eye is closest to Icy Plains .
FAQ
Golden Eye FAQs
What color is Golden Eye?
Golden Eye is a light orange with the hex code #FFD789. In HSL terms it has a hue of 40°, 100% saturation, and 77% lightness.
What is the hex code for Golden Eye?
The hex code for Golden Eye is #FFD789. In RGB it's rgb(255, 215, 137), and in CMYK it's cmyk(0%, 16%, 46%, 0%).
What colors go well with Golden Eye?
Golden Eye pairs naturally with blue tones from its complementary harmony. Its own tints and shades always work as a monochrome scheme.
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