Gravlax
Also known as: Orangevale , Half-Smoke , Crusta , Sizzling Sunset
On screen, Gravlax registers as playful and vibrant: a soft orange at home in autumn palettes and friendly UI accents. Reach for a cyan companion shade to give Gravlax maximum contrast. Against dark backgrounds it stays legible (7.93:1), but avoid it as text on white.
Reference
Gravlax color codes
- HEX
- #EC834F
- RGB
- rgb(236, 131, 79)
- RGBA
- rgba(236, 131, 79, 1)
- HSL
- hsl(20, 81%, 62%)
- HSV
- hsv(20, 67%, 93%)
- CMYK
- cmyk(0%, 44%, 67%, 7%)
- LAB
- lab(66.1 38.2 46.1)
- OKLCH
- oklch(71.6% 0.145 45.8)
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: coral #FF7F50 · ΔE 4.3
- RAL 2008: Bright red orange #F3752C · ΔE 4.7 · 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 Gravlax 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 Gravlax
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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 Gravlax 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 2.65:1
AA fail AAA fail AA large fail
Aa on black
contrast 7.93:1
AA pass AAA pass AA large pass
Best text color on a Gravlax background: #000000
Palettes
Palettes featuring Gravlax
Gravlax with its complement
Soft neighbors of Gravlax
Gravlax triad
Explore
Similar colors
- Mandarin #F37A48 · ΔE 2.9
- Jaffa #E27945 · ΔE 3.0
- Flamenco #EA8645 · ΔE 3.5
- Nectarine #FF8656 · ΔE 3.9
- Coral #FF7F50 · ΔE 4.3
- Bonfire #F78058 · ΔE 4.4
Looking for maximum contrast instead? The complement of Gravlax is closest to Blue Bikini .
FAQ
Gravlax FAQs
What color is Gravlax?
Gravlax is a medium orange with the hex code #EC834F. In HSL terms it has a hue of 20°, 81% saturation, and 62% lightness.
What is the hex code for Gravlax?
The hex code for Gravlax is #EC834F. In RGB it's rgb(236, 131, 79), and in CMYK it's cmyk(0%, 44%, 67%, 7%).
What colors go well with Gravlax?
Gravlax pairs naturally with cyan tones from its complementary harmony. Its own tints and shades always work as a monochrome scheme.
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