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. It belongs in 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.
Reference
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)
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: 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, and empty-state illustrations, but not text.
- Branding: A secondary brand color by nature: it supports a stronger primary and shines in illustration.
Copy as: every ecosystem
Variations
Tints, shades, and tones of Mandarin
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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 Mandarin 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 2.73:1
AA fail AAA fail AA large fail
Aa on black
contrast 7.69:1
AA pass AAA pass AA large pass
Best text color on a Mandarin background: #000000
Palettes
Palettes featuring Mandarin
Mandarin with its complement
Soft neighbors of Mandarin
Mandarin triad
Explore
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 .
FAQ
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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