Retro Vibe
Also known as: Australien, Duck Sauce, Vivid Amber, Leopard
Part of the orange family, Retro Vibe pairs a medium base with a warm and inviting presence — ideal for autumn palettes and friendly UI accents. Set it against a blue accent when you want the combination to pop. Accessibility-wise, it needs a dark backdrop — 7.97:1 on black clears AA.
Retro Vibe color codes
- HEX
- #CB9711
- RGB
- rgb(203, 151, 17)
- RGBA
- rgba(203, 151, 17, 1)
- HSL
- hsl(43, 85%, 43%)
- HSV
- hsv(43, 92%, 80%)
- CMYK
- cmyk(0%, 26%, 92%, 20%)
- LAB
- lab(66.1 12.6 67.3)
- OKLCH
- oklch(70.7% 0.142 83.2)
Color intelligence
Displays accurately on every screen and translates well to print.
Temperature
warm
Nearest standard colors
- CSS: goldenrod#DAA520 · ΔE 4.1
- RAL 1005 — Honey yellow#CB8E00 · ΔE 3.4 · 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 Retro Vibe 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 Retro Vibe
Tints (lighter)
Shades (darker)
Color harmonies
Palettes built from Retro Vibe 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 2.63:1
AA failAAA failAA large fail
Aa — on black
contrast 7.97:1
AA passAAA passAA large pass
Best text color on a Retro Vibe background: #000000
Palettes featuring Retro Vibe
Retro Vibe with its complement
Soft neighbors of Retro Vibe
Retro Vibe triad
Similar colors
- Curry#D6A332 · ΔE 3.7
- Rapeseed#C19A13 · ΔE 3.7
- Nugget#BC9229 · ΔE 3.7
- Goldie#C89D3F · ΔE 4.0
- Jackpot#D19431 · ΔE 4.8
- Tiger King#DD9922 · ΔE 5.0
Looking for maximum contrast instead? The complement of Retro Vibe is closest to Polar Glow.
Retro Vibe FAQs
What color is Retro Vibe?
Retro Vibe is a medium orange with the hex code #CB9711. In HSL terms it has a hue of 43°, 85% saturation, and 43% lightness.
What is the hex code for Retro Vibe?
The hex code for Retro Vibe is #CB9711. In RGB it's rgb(203, 151, 17), and in CMYK it's cmyk(0%, 26%, 92%, 20%).
What colors go well with Retro Vibe?
Retro Vibe 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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