Mandarin
Also known as: Ouni Red, Debrito, Rich Gardenia, Sizzling Sunset
Part of the orange family, Mandarin pairs a soft base with a warm and inviting presence — ideal for autumn palettes and friendly UI accents. Its complement lands in cyan territory, which makes for striking two-color pairings. For accessible text, use it on black or near-black backgrounds (7.69:1, passes WCAG AA) rather than white.
Mandarin color codes
- HEX
- #F37A48
- RGB
- rgb(243, 122, 72)
- RGBA
- rgba(243, 122, 72, 1)
- HSL
- hsl(18, 88%, 62%)
- HSV
- hsv(18, 70%, 95%)
- CMYK
- cmyk(0%, 50%, 70%, 5%)
- LAB
- lab(65.2 44.9 49.0)
- OKLCH
- oklch(71.0% 0.162 42.1)
Color intelligence
Displays accurately on every screen and translates well to print.
Temperature
warm
Nearest standard colors
- CSS: coral#FF7F50 · ΔE 2.6
- RAL 2008 — Bright red orange#F3752C · ΔE 4.6 · 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 Mandarin works
- Web & UI: Best as a button fill, badge, or accent — pair it with white text only at large sizes, and check contrast.
- Interiors: Strong for a whole room, excellent in doses: an accent wall, cabinetry, or a statement chair.
- Fashion: Wears best as the statement piece — a top, scarf, or shoes — against neutral basics.
- Branding: High-energy brand material: strong for food, fitness, and youth-facing marks — use sparingly in UI.
- Web & UI: A supporting-cast color for UI: chart fills, tags, empty-state illustrations — not text.
- Branding: A secondary brand color by nature: it supports a stronger primary and shines in illustration.
Copy as — every ecosystem
Tints, shades, and tones of Mandarin
Tints (lighter)
Shades (darker)
Color harmonies
Palettes built from Mandarin 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 2.73:1
AA failAAA failAA large fail
Aa — on black
contrast 7.69:1
AA passAAA passAA large pass
Best text color on a Mandarin background: #000000
Palettes featuring Mandarin
Mandarin with its complement
Soft neighbors of Mandarin
Mandarin triad
Similar colors
- Coral#FF7F50 · ΔE 2.6
- Carrot#FD6F3B · ΔE 2.8
- Gravlax#EC834F · ΔE 2.9
- Bonfire#F78058 · ΔE 3.0
- Jaffa#E27945 · ΔE 3.4
- Nectarine#FF8656 · ΔE 3.5
Looking for maximum contrast instead? The complement of Mandarin is closest to Aquarius.
Mandarin FAQs
What color is Mandarin?
Mandarin is a medium orange with the hex code #F37A48. In HSL terms it has a hue of 18°, 88% saturation, and 62% lightness.
What is the hex code for Mandarin?
The hex code for Mandarin is #F37A48. In RGB it's rgb(243, 122, 72), and in CMYK it's cmyk(0%, 50%, 70%, 5%).
What colors go well with Mandarin?
Mandarin pairs naturally with cyan tones from its complementary harmony. Its own tints and shades always work as a monochrome scheme.
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