Popcorn
Also known as: Golden Churro , Soft Straw , Soft Saffron , Yellow Bird
As a soft take on orange, Popcorn carries warm and inviting energy that suits fitness brands and autumn palettes. Its complement lands in blue territory, which makes for striking two-color pairings. Accessibility-wise, it needs a dark backdrop: 14.26:1 on black clears AA.
Reference
Popcorn color codes
- HEX
- #F7D07A
- RGB
- rgb(247, 208, 122)
- RGBA
- rgba(247, 208, 122, 1)
- HSL
- hsl(41, 89%, 72%)
- HSV
- hsv(41, 51%, 97%)
- CMYK
- cmyk(0%, 16%, 51%, 3%)
- LAB
- lab(85.6 6.5 47.7)
- OKLCH
- oklch(87.3% 0.114 85.7)
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: navajowhite #FFDEAD · ΔE 8.1
- RAL 1018: Zinc yellow #FACA30 · ΔE 7.7 · 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 Popcorn 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 Popcorn
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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 Popcorn 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 1.47:1
AA fail AAA fail AA large fail
Aa on black
contrast 14.26:1
AA pass AAA pass AA large pass
Best text color on a Popcorn background: #000000
Palettes
Palettes featuring Popcorn
Popcorn with its complement
Soft neighbors of Popcorn
Popcorn triad
Explore
Similar colors
- Cantaloupe #FFD479 · ΔE 1.5
- Yuma Gold #FFD678 · ΔE 1.9
- Macaroni #F3D085 · ΔE 2.0
- Golden Eye #FFD789 · ΔE 2.3
- Pancake #F7D788 · ΔE 2.5
- Mille-Feuille #EFC87D · ΔE 2.7
Looking for maximum contrast instead? The complement of Popcorn is closest to Icy Plains .
FAQ
Popcorn FAQs
What color is Popcorn?
Popcorn is a light orange with the hex code #F7D07A. In HSL terms it has a hue of 41°, 89% saturation, and 72% lightness.
What is the hex code for Popcorn?
The hex code for Popcorn is #F7D07A. In RGB it's rgb(247, 208, 122), and in CMYK it's cmyk(0%, 16%, 51%, 3%).
What colors go well with Popcorn?
Popcorn pairs naturally with blue tones from its complementary harmony. Its own tints and shades always work as a monochrome scheme.
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