Medallion
Also known as: Gold Rush, Apple Sauce Cake, Waves of Grain, Mustard Seed Beige
Medallion sits on the warm side of the spectrum: a gentle orange that feels playful and vibrant. Try it in autumn palettes and friendly UI accents. Because it leans warm, balancing it with a blue keeps a palette from feeling one-note. Accessibility-wise, it needs a dark backdrop — 9.05:1 on black clears AA.
Medallion color codes
- HEX
- #C3A679
- RGB
- rgb(195, 166, 121)
- RGBA
- rgba(195, 166, 121, 1)
- HSL
- hsl(36, 38%, 62%)
- HSV
- hsv(36, 38%, 76%)
- CMYK
- cmyk(0%, 15%, 38%, 24%)
- LAB
- lab(69.9 6.3 27.5)
- OKLCH
- oklch(74.0% 0.069 78.3)
Color intelligence
Displays accurately on every screen and translates well to print.
Temperature
warm
Nearest standard colors
- CSS: tan#D2B48C · ΔE 4.3
- RAL 1001 — Beige#D0B084 · 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 Medallion works
- Web & UI: Use it decoratively — dividers, chart series, illustration accents — and let neutrals carry the type.
- 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: Best in a brand's supporting palette — packaging interiors, patterns, campaign accents.
Copy as — every ecosystem
Tints, shades, and tones of Medallion
Tints (lighter)
Shades (darker)
Color harmonies
Palettes built from Medallion 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 2.32:1
AA failAAA failAA large fail
Aa — on black
contrast 9.05:1
AA passAAA passAA large pass
Best text color on a Medallion background: #000000
Palettes featuring Medallion
Medallion with its complement
Soft neighbors of Medallion
Medallion triad
Similar colors
- Gold Rush#C4A777 · ΔE 0.8
- Pony#C6AA81 · ΔE 1.6
- Toupe#C7AC7D · ΔE 1.9
- Curry Sauce#BE9E6F · ΔE 2.4
- Croissant#C4AB86 · ΔE 2.6
- Outback#C9A375 · ΔE 2.9
Looking for maximum contrast instead? The complement of Medallion is closest to Old World.
Medallion FAQs
What color is Medallion?
Medallion is a medium orange with the hex code #C3A679. In HSL terms it has a hue of 36°, 38% saturation, and 62% lightness.
What is the hex code for Medallion?
The hex code for Medallion is #C3A679. In RGB it's rgb(195, 166, 121), and in CMYK it's cmyk(0%, 15%, 38%, 24%).
What colors go well with Medallion?
Medallion 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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