Lion King
Also known as: Kingpin Gold , Treacle Fudge , Intense Yellow , Leprous Brown
On screen, Lion King registers as playful and vibrant: a medium orange at home in children's products and fitness brands. Set it against a blue accent when you want the combination to pop. For accessible text, use it on black or near-black backgrounds (8.68:1, passes WCAG AA) rather than white.
Reference
Lion King color codes
- HEX
- #DD9933
- RGB
- rgb(221, 153, 51)
- RGBA
- rgba(221, 153, 51, 1)
- HSL
- hsl(36, 71%, 53%)
- HSV
- hsv(36, 77%, 87%)
- CMYK
- cmyk(0%, 31%, 77%, 13%)
- LAB
- lab(68.8 20.0 60.7)
- OKLCH
- oklch(73.3% 0.138 72.7)
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 6.7
- RAL 1006: Maize yellow #E29000 · ΔE 3.7 · 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 Lion King 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 Lion King
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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 Lion King 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 2.42:1
AA fail AAA fail AA large fail
Aa on black
contrast 8.68:1
AA pass AAA pass AA large pass
Best text color on a Lion King background: #000000
Palettes
Palettes featuring Lion King
Lion King with its complement
Soft neighbors of Lion King
Lion King triad
Explore
Similar colors
- Persimmon #E59B34 · ΔE 1.7
- Tiger King #DD9922 · ΔE 1.9
- Jackpot #D19431 · ΔE 2.5
- Hot Butter #E69D00 · ΔE 4.0
- Yakitori #ECAB3F · ΔE 5.0
- Sunray #E3AB57 · ΔE 5.4
Looking for maximum contrast instead? The complement of Lion King is closest to Cerulean .
FAQ
Lion King FAQs
What color is Lion King?
Lion King is a medium orange with the hex code #DD9933. In HSL terms it has a hue of 36°, 71% saturation, and 53% lightness.
What is the hex code for Lion King?
The hex code for Lion King is #DD9933. In RGB it's rgb(221, 153, 51), and in CMYK it's cmyk(0%, 31%, 77%, 13%).
What colors go well with Lion King?
Lion King pairs naturally with blue tones from its complementary harmony, and with cyan accents from its split-complementary palette. Its own tints and shades always work as a monochrome scheme.
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