Mai Tai
Also known as: Hot Ginger, Autumn Surprise, Camel Brown, Cathay Spice
Mai Tai sits on the warm side of the spectrum: a lively orange that feels friendly and enthusiastic. Try it in autumn palettes and friendly UI accents. 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.
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)
Color intelligence
Displays accurately on every screen and translates well to print.
Temperature
warm
Nearest standard colors
- 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 — 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
Tints, shades, and tones of Mai Tai
Tints (lighter)
Shades (darker)
Color harmonies
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
Contrast & accessibility
Aa — on white
contrast 4.66:1
AA passAAA failAA large pass
Aa — on black
contrast 4.51:1
AA passAAA failAA large pass
Best text color on a Mai Tai background: #ffffff
Palettes featuring Mai Tai
Mai Tai with its complement
Soft neighbors of Mai Tai
Mai Tai triad
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.
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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