Quercitron

Also known as: Aztec Glimmer, Themeda Japonica, Honey Glow, Tulip Tree

Quercitron brings a warm and inviting feel to any palette. This medium orange is a natural fit for autumn palettes and friendly UI accents. A blue counterpart from the complementary harmony gives it the most tension. For accessible text, use it on black or near-black backgrounds (10.61:1, passes WCAG AA) rather than white.

Quercitron color codes

HEX
#E5B03D
RGB
rgb(229, 176, 61)
RGBA
rgba(229, 176, 61, 1)
HSL
hsl(41, 76%, 57%)
HSV
hsv(41, 73%, 90%)
CMYK
cmyk(0%, 23%, 73%, 10%)
LAB
lab(75.4 12.1 63.2)
OKLCH
oklch(78.6% 0.141 82.9)

Color intelligence

sRGB safe

Displays accurately on every screen and translates well to print.

Temperature

CoolWarm

warm

Nearest standard colors

  • CSS: goldenrod#DAA520 · ΔE 3.4
  • RAL 1012 — Lemon yellow#DDAF27 · 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 Quercitron works

  • Web & UI: Reads as an interactive accent: fills, hovers, focus rings. Keep body text in a darker neutral.
  • 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: Commands attention in logos and packaging; balance it with generous neutral space.
  • Web & UI: Use it decoratively — dividers, chart series, illustration accents — and let neutrals carry the type.
  • Branding: Best in a brand's supporting palette — packaging interiors, patterns, campaign accents.

Copy as — every ecosystem

Tints, shades, and tones of Quercitron

Tints (lighter)

Shades (darker)

Tones (muted)

Color harmonies

Palettes built from Quercitron 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 1.98:1

AA failAAA failAA large fail

Aa — on black

contrast 10.61:1

AA passAAA passAA large pass

Best text color on a Quercitron background: #000000

Palettes featuring Quercitron

Quercitron with its complement

Soft neighbors of Quercitron

Quercitron triad

Similar colors

Looking for maximum contrast instead? The complement of Quercitron is closest to Fly Away.

Quercitron FAQs

What color is Quercitron?

Quercitron is a medium orange with the hex code #E5B03D. In HSL terms it has a hue of 41°, 76% saturation, and 57% lightness.

What is the hex code for Quercitron?

The hex code for Quercitron is #E5B03D. In RGB it's rgb(229, 176, 61), and in CMYK it's cmyk(0%, 23%, 73%, 10%).

What colors go well with Quercitron?

Quercitron 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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