Haystack
Also known as: Yellow Lupine, Ceylon Yellow, Aniseed, Grandiose
With its warm undertone, Haystack (#CFAC47) comes across as friendly and enthusiastic. Designers reach for it in fitness brands and autumn palettes. Haystack plays well with blue tones — the harmonies below show exactly which ones. For accessible text, use it on black or near-black backgrounds (9.65:1, passes WCAG AA) rather than white.
Haystack color codes
- HEX
- #CFAC47
- RGB
- rgb(207, 172, 71)
- RGBA
- rgba(207, 172, 71, 1)
- HSL
- hsl(45, 59%, 55%)
- HSV
- hsv(45, 66%, 81%)
- CMYK
- cmyk(0%, 17%, 66%, 19%)
- LAB
- lab(72.1 5.1 55.1)
- OKLCH
- oklch(75.7% 0.125 89.8)
Color intelligence
Displays accurately on every screen and translates well to print.
Temperature
warm
Nearest standard colors
- CSS: goldenrod#DAA520 · ΔE 5.3
- RAL 1012 — Lemon yellow#DDAF27 · ΔE 4.3 · 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 Haystack 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 Haystack
Tints (lighter)
Shades (darker)
Color harmonies
Palettes built from Haystack 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 2.18:1
AA failAAA failAA large fail
Aa — on black
contrast 9.65:1
AA passAAA passAA large pass
Best text color on a Haystack background: #000000
Palettes featuring Haystack
Haystack with its complement
Soft neighbors of Haystack
Haystack triad
Similar colors
- Luxurious#D4B75D · ΔE 3.5
- Desert#CCAD60 · ΔE 3.6
- Gold Vein#D6B956 · ΔE 3.7
- Goldbricker#C5A049 · ΔE 4.0
- Old Gold#CFB53B · ΔE 4.3
- Currywurst#DDAA33 · ΔE 4.4
Looking for maximum contrast instead? The complement of Haystack is closest to Widowmaker.
Haystack FAQs
What color is Haystack?
Haystack is a medium orange with the hex code #CFAC47. In HSL terms it has a hue of 45°, 59% saturation, and 55% lightness.
What is the hex code for Haystack?
The hex code for Haystack is #CFAC47. In RGB it's rgb(207, 172, 71), and in CMYK it's cmyk(0%, 17%, 66%, 19%).
What colors go well with Haystack?
Haystack pairs naturally with blue tones from its complementary harmony. Its own tints and shades always work as a monochrome scheme.
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