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 — ideal for 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.
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)
Color intelligence
Displays accurately on every screen and translates well to print.
Temperature
warm
Nearest standard colors
- 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 — 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 Honeycomb
Tints (lighter)
Shades (darker)
Color harmonies
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
Contrast & accessibility
Aa — on white
contrast 2.14:1
AA failAAA failAA large fail
Aa — on black
contrast 9.83:1
AA passAAA passAA large pass
Best text color on a Honeycomb background: #000000
Palettes featuring Honeycomb
Honeycomb with its complement
Soft neighbors of Honeycomb
Honeycomb triad
Similar colors
- Currywurst#DDAA33 · ΔE 2.4
- Quercitron#E5B03D · ΔE 3.5
- Curry#D6A332 · ΔE 3.7
- Gold Tooth#DBB40C · ΔE 4.2
- Baklava#EFB435 · ΔE 4.2
- Honey Glow#E8B447 · ΔE 4.5
Looking for maximum contrast instead? The complement of Honeycomb is closest to Fly Away.
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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