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. It belongs in 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.
Reference
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)
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: 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: a 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 for dividers, chart series, and 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
Variations
Tints, shades, and tones of Retro Vibe
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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 Retro Vibe 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 2.63:1
AA fail AAA fail AA large fail
Aa on black
contrast 7.97:1
AA pass AAA pass AA large pass
Best text color on a Retro Vibe background: #000000
Palettes
Palettes featuring Retro Vibe
Retro Vibe with its complement
Soft neighbors of Retro Vibe
Retro Vibe triad
Explore
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 .
FAQ
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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