Honeycomb
Also known as: Cabana Glow , Chinese Gold , Baroque , Deadly Mustard
Part of the orange family, Honeycomb pairs a medium base with a warm and inviting presence. It belongs in autumn palettes and friendly UI accents. Reach for a blue companion shade to give Honeycomb maximum contrast. Accessibility-wise, it needs a dark backdrop: 9.83:1 on black clears AA.
Reference
Honeycomb color codes
- HEX
- #DDAA11
- RGB
- rgb(221, 170, 17)
- RGBA
- rgba(221, 170, 17, 1)
- HSL
- hsl(45, 86%, 47%)
- HSV
- hsv(45, 92%, 87%)
- CMYK
- cmyk(0%, 23%, 92%, 13%)
- LAB
- lab(72.9 10.8 73.0)
- OKLCH
- oklch(76.4% 0.154 86.4)
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 2.0
- RAL 1012: Lemon yellow #DDAF27 · ΔE 1.8 · 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 Honeycomb 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 Honeycomb
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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 Honeycomb 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 2.14:1
AA fail AAA fail AA large fail
Aa on black
contrast 9.83:1
AA pass AAA pass AA large pass
Best text color on a Honeycomb background: #000000
Palettes
Palettes featuring Honeycomb
Honeycomb with its complement
Soft neighbors of Honeycomb
Honeycomb triad
Explore
Similar colors
- Currywurst #DDAA33 · ΔE 2.4
- Deli Yellow #E8B523 · ΔE 2.9
- Quercitron #E5B03D · ΔE 3.5
- Curry #D6A332 · ΔE 3.7
- Gold Tooth #DBB40C · ΔE 4.2
- Baklava #EFB435 · ΔE 4.2
Looking for maximum contrast instead? The complement of Honeycomb is closest to Fly Away .
FAQ
Honeycomb FAQs
What color is Honeycomb?
Honeycomb is a medium orange with the hex code #DDAA11. In HSL terms it has a hue of 45°, 86% saturation, and 47% lightness.
What is the hex code for Honeycomb?
The hex code for Honeycomb is #DDAA11. In RGB it's rgb(221, 170, 17), and in CMYK it's cmyk(0%, 23%, 92%, 13%).
What colors go well with Honeycomb?
Honeycomb pairs naturally with blue tones from its complementary harmony. Its own tints and shades always work as a monochrome scheme.
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