Ridgeback
Also known as: Topaz Yellow , Outgoing Orange , Bronze Cup , Toucan
As a soft take on orange, Ridgeback carries friendly and enthusiastic energy that suits fitness brands and autumn palettes. Reach for a cyan companion shade to give Ridgeback maximum contrast. For accessible text, use it on black or near-black backgrounds (9.32:1, passes WCAG AA) rather than white.
Reference
Ridgeback color codes
- HEX
- #EF985C
- RGB
- rgb(239, 152, 92)
- RGBA
- rgba(239, 152, 92, 1)
- HSL
- hsl(24, 82%, 65%)
- HSV
- hsv(24, 62%, 94%)
- CMYK
- cmyk(0%, 36%, 62%, 6%)
- LAB
- lab(71.1 29.5 45.3)
- OKLCH
- oklch(75.6% 0.129 54.0)
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: sandybrown #F4A460 · ΔE 4.0
- RAL 1034: Pastel yellow #EB9C52 · ΔE 4.3 · 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 Ridgeback 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 Ridgeback
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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 Ridgeback 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 2.25:1
AA fail AAA fail AA large fail
Aa on black
contrast 9.32:1
AA pass AAA pass AA large pass
Best text color on a Ridgeback background: #000000
Palettes
Palettes featuring Ridgeback
Ridgeback with its complement
Soft neighbors of Ridgeback
Ridgeback triad
Explore
Similar colors
- Papaya #FE985C · ΔE 3.2
- Bittersweet #FEA051 · ΔE 4.4
- Coyote #DC9B68 · ΔE 4.5
- Flamenco #EA8645 · ΔE 4.7
- Furry Lion #F09338 · ΔE 5.7
- Coffee Whip #DF9D5B · ΔE 5.7
Looking for maximum contrast instead? The complement of Ridgeback is closest to Megaman .
FAQ
Ridgeback FAQs
What color is Ridgeback?
Ridgeback is a medium orange with the hex code #EF985C. In HSL terms it has a hue of 24°, 82% saturation, and 65% lightness.
What is the hex code for Ridgeback?
The hex code for Ridgeback is #EF985C. In RGB it's rgb(239, 152, 92), and in CMYK it's cmyk(0%, 36%, 62%, 6%).
What colors go well with Ridgeback?
Ridgeback pairs naturally with cyan tones from its complementary harmony. Its own tints and shades always work as a monochrome scheme.
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