Manhattan
Also known as: Soft Skills , Imperial Gold , Buffalo Trail , Sun Bleached Ochre
Few oranges feel this lively. Manhattan leans warm and playful and vibrant, which points it toward autumn palettes and friendly UI accents. Set it against a blue accent when you want the combination to pop. Against dark backgrounds it stays legible (10.68:1), but avoid it as text on white.
Reference
Manhattan color codes
- HEX
- #E2AF80
- RGB
- rgb(226, 175, 128)
- RGBA
- rgba(226, 175, 128, 1)
- HSL
- hsl(29, 63%, 69%)
- HSV
- hsv(29, 43%, 89%)
- CMYK
- cmyk(0%, 23%, 43%, 11%)
- LAB
- lab(75.4 14.9 31.6)
- OKLCH
- oklch(79.0% 0.086 63.7)
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: burlywood #DEB887 · ΔE 4.4
- RAL 1001: Beige #D0B084 · ΔE 5.5 · 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 Manhattan 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 Manhattan
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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 Manhattan 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 1.97:1
AA fail AAA fail AA large fail
Aa on black
contrast 10.68:1
AA pass AAA pass AA large pass
Best text color on a Manhattan background: #000000
Palettes
Palettes featuring Manhattan
Manhattan with its complement
Soft neighbors of Manhattan
Manhattan triad
Explore
Similar colors
- Porcini #D9AE86 · ΔE 2.4
- Brandy #DCB68A · ΔE 3.7
- Sunburst #F5B57B · ΔE 3.9
- Peachy-Kini #F1BF92 · ΔE 4.1
- Sheaf #D2AE84 · ΔE 4.2
- Cane Sugar #E3B982 · ΔE 4.5
Looking for maximum contrast instead? The complement of Manhattan is closest to Clear Sky .
FAQ
Manhattan FAQs
What color is Manhattan?
Manhattan is a medium orange with the hex code #E2AF80. In HSL terms it has a hue of 29°, 63% saturation, and 69% lightness.
What is the hex code for Manhattan?
The hex code for Manhattan is #E2AF80. In RGB it's rgb(226, 175, 128), and in CMYK it's cmyk(0%, 23%, 43%, 11%).
What colors go well with Manhattan?
Manhattan 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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