Mai Tai
Also known as: Hot Ginger , Autumn Surprise , Camel Brown , Cathay Spice
On screen, Mai Tai registers as warm and inviting: a medium orange at home in friendly UI accents and children's products. For contrast, pair it with a blue from its complementary palette below. On white it reads clearly at 4.66:1 contrast, safe for body text under WCAG AA.
Reference
Mai Tai color codes
- HEX
- #A56531
- RGB
- rgb(165, 101, 49)
- RGBA
- rgba(165, 101, 49, 1)
- HSL
- hsl(27, 54%, 42%)
- HSV
- hsv(27, 70%, 65%)
- CMYK
- cmyk(0%, 39%, 70%, 35%)
- LAB
- lab(49.4 23.1 39.9)
- OKLCH
- oklch(56.7% 0.106 57.3)
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: sienna #A0522D · ΔE 8.0
- RAL 8023: Orange brown #A65E2F · ΔE 3.2 · 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 Mai Tai works
- Web & UI: Use it directly for text on light surfaces; it clears AA contrast without adjustment.
- 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: Reads as an interactive accent: fills, hovers, focus rings. Keep body text in a darker neutral.
- Branding: Best in a brand's supporting palette: packaging interiors, patterns, campaign accents.
Copy as: every ecosystem
Variations
Tints, shades, and tones of Mai Tai
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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 Mai Tai 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 4.66:1
AA pass AAA fail AA large pass
Aa on black
contrast 4.51:1
AA pass AAA fail AA large pass
Best text color on a Mai Tai background: #ffffff
Palettes
Palettes featuring Mai Tai
Mai Tai with its complement
Soft neighbors of Mai Tai
Mai Tai triad
Explore
Similar colors
- Eagle #A26C36 · ΔE 3.4
- Woodgrain #996633 · ΔE 3.6
- Bourbon #AF6C3E · ΔE 3.7
- Stroopwafel #A86F48 · ΔE 4.6
- Inca Gold #AA6D28 · ΔE 4.9
- Indochine #9C5B34 · ΔE 5.1
Looking for maximum contrast instead? The complement of Mai Tai is closest to Jacuzzi .
FAQ
Mai Tai FAQs
What color is Mai Tai?
Mai Tai is a medium orange with the hex code #A56531. In HSL terms it has a hue of 27°, 54% saturation, and 42% lightness.
What is the hex code for Mai Tai?
The hex code for Mai Tai is #A56531. In RGB it's rgb(165, 101, 49), and in CMYK it's cmyk(0%, 39%, 70%, 35%).
What colors go well with Mai Tai?
Mai Tai 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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