Sunburst
Also known as: Orange Salmonberry , Exciting Orange , Mellow Apricot , Camel Hair Coat
Part of the orange family, Sunburst pairs a soft base with a warm and inviting presence. It belongs in friendly UI accents and children's products. A blue counterpart from the complementary harmony gives it the most tension. Against dark backgrounds it stays legible (11.78:1), but avoid it as text on white.
Reference
Sunburst color codes
- HEX
- #F5B57B
- RGB
- rgb(245, 181, 123)
- RGBA
- rgba(245, 181, 123, 1)
- HSL
- hsl(29, 86%, 72%)
- HSV
- hsv(29, 50%, 96%)
- CMYK
- cmyk(0%, 26%, 50%, 4%)
- LAB
- lab(78.8 19.1 39.0)
- OKLCH
- oklch(82.0% 0.105 62.7)
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: sandybrown #F4A460 · ΔE 4.9
- RAL 1017: Saffron yellow #F6A950 · ΔE 6.2 · 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 Sunburst 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 Sunburst
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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 Sunburst 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 1.78:1
AA fail AAA fail AA large fail
Aa on black
contrast 11.78:1
AA pass AAA pass AA large pass
Best text color on a Sunburst background: #000000
Palettes
Palettes featuring Sunburst
Sunburst with its complement
Soft neighbors of Sunburst
Sunburst triad
Explore
Similar colors
- Jambalaya #F7B572 · ΔE 2.0
- Goose Bill #FFBA80 · ΔE 2.0
- Nouveau-Riche #FFBB77 · ΔE 2.6
- Apricot #FFB16D · ΔE 3.0
- Buttery #FFC283 · ΔE 3.5
- Goldfish #F2AD62 · ΔE 3.9
Looking for maximum contrast instead? The complement of Sunburst is closest to Clear Sky .
FAQ
Sunburst FAQs
What color is Sunburst?
Sunburst is a light orange with the hex code #F5B57B. In HSL terms it has a hue of 29°, 86% saturation, and 72% lightness.
What is the hex code for Sunburst?
The hex code for Sunburst is #F5B57B. In RGB it's rgb(245, 181, 123), and in CMYK it's cmyk(0%, 26%, 50%, 4%).
What colors go well with Sunburst?
Sunburst 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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