Honey Glow
Also known as: Aztec Glimmer , Va Va Voom , Quercitron , Ronchi
Honey Glow sits on the warm side of the spectrum: a vivid orange that feels playful and vibrant. Try it in fitness brands and autumn palettes. Set it against a blue accent when you want the combination to pop. For accessible text, use it on black or near-black backgrounds (11.05:1, passes WCAG AA) rather than white.
Reference
Honey Glow color codes
- HEX
- #E8B447
- RGB
- rgb(232, 180, 71)
- RGBA
- rgba(232, 180, 71, 1)
- HSL
- hsl(41, 78%, 59%)
- HSV
- hsv(41, 69%, 91%)
- CMYK
- cmyk(0%, 22%, 69%, 9%)
- LAB
- lab(76.7 11.7 60.7)
- OKLCH
- oklch(79.8% 0.137 82.7)
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: goldenrod #DAA520 · ΔE 4.5
- RAL 1012: Lemon yellow #DDAF27 · ΔE 3.9 · 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 Honey Glow 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 Honey Glow
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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 Honey Glow 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 1.90:1
AA fail AAA fail AA large fail
Aa on black
contrast 11.05:1
AA pass AAA pass AA large pass
Best text color on a Honey Glow background: #000000
Palettes
Palettes featuring Honey Glow
Honey Glow with its complement
Soft neighbors of Honey Glow
Honey Glow triad
Explore
Similar colors
- Quercitron #E5B03D · ΔE 1.2
- Baklava #EFB435 · ΔE 2.2
- Cheese Wiz #DFAD51 · ΔE 3.0
- Currywurst #DDAA33 · ΔE 3.0
- NYC Taxi #F7B731 · ΔE 3.5
- Tonkatsu #EDAC36 · ΔE 3.5
Looking for maximum contrast instead? The complement of Honey Glow is closest to Night Snow .
FAQ
Honey Glow FAQs
What color is Honey Glow?
Honey Glow is a medium orange with the hex code #E8B447. In HSL terms it has a hue of 41°, 78% saturation, and 59% lightness.
What is the hex code for Honey Glow?
The hex code for Honey Glow is #E8B447. In RGB it's rgb(232, 180, 71), and in CMYK it's cmyk(0%, 22%, 69%, 9%).
What colors go well with Honey Glow?
Honey Glow pairs naturally with blue tones from its complementary harmony. Its own tints and shades always work as a monochrome scheme.
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