Sunburst
Also known as: Orange Salmonberry, Exciting Orange, Mellow Apricot, Camel Hair Coat
Quietly friendly and enthusiastic, Sunburst is a warm-toned orange that earns its keep in autumn palettes and friendly UI accents. 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.
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)
Color intelligence
Displays accurately on every screen and translates well to print.
Temperature
warm
Nearest standard colors
- 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 — 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 Sunburst
Tints (lighter)
Shades (darker)
Color harmonies
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
Contrast & accessibility
Aa — on white
contrast 1.78:1
AA failAAA failAA large fail
Aa — on black
contrast 11.78:1
AA passAAA passAA large pass
Best text color on a Sunburst background: #000000
Palettes featuring Sunburst
Sunburst with its complement
Soft neighbors of Sunburst
Sunburst triad
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.
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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