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.
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)
Color intelligence
Displays accurately on every screen and translates well to print.
Temperature
warm
Nearest standard colors
- 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 — 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 Honey Glow
Tints (lighter)
Shades (darker)
Color harmonies
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
Contrast & accessibility
Aa — on white
contrast 1.90:1
AA failAAA failAA large fail
Aa — on black
contrast 11.05:1
AA passAAA passAA large pass
Best text color on a Honey Glow background: #000000
Palettes featuring Honey Glow
Honey Glow with its complement
Soft neighbors of Honey Glow
Honey Glow triad
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.
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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