Sunlight
Also known as: Golden West , Honeysuckle Beige , Sparkling Champagne , Cotton Muslin
Expect playful and vibrant associations from Sunlight, a soft orange suited to autumn palettes and friendly UI accents. For contrast, pair it with a blue from its complementary palette below. For accessible text, use it on black or near-black backgrounds (13.70:1, passes WCAG AA) rather than white.
Reference
Sunlight color codes
- HEX
- #EBCD95
- RGB
- rgb(235, 205, 149)
- RGBA
- rgba(235, 205, 149, 1)
- HSL
- hsl(39, 68%, 75%)
- HSV
- hsv(39, 37%, 92%)
- CMYK
- cmyk(0%, 13%, 37%, 8%)
- LAB
- lab(84.0 5.2 32.0)
- OKLCH
- oklch(86.1% 0.080 82.7)
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: navajowhite #FFDEAD · ΔE 4.7
- RAL 1014: Ivory #DDC49A · ΔE 4.0 · 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 Sunlight 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 Sunlight
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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 Sunlight 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 1.53:1
AA fail AAA fail AA large fail
Aa on black
contrast 13.70:1
AA pass AAA pass AA large pass
Best text color on a Sunlight background: #000000
Palettes
Palettes featuring Sunlight
Sunlight with its complement
Soft neighbors of Sunlight
Sunlight triad
Explore
Similar colors
- Hummus #EECC99 · ΔE 2.1
- Igniting #F4D69A · ΔE 2.2
- Halo #E2C392 · ΔE 2.9
- Pie Crust #F1D99F · ΔE 3.3
- Sunspill #DDC283 · ΔE 3.6
- Sprouted #F3D48B · ΔE 3.8
Looking for maximum contrast instead? The complement of Sunlight is closest to Night Snow .
FAQ
Sunlight FAQs
What color is Sunlight?
Sunlight is a light orange with the hex code #EBCD95. In HSL terms it has a hue of 39°, 68% saturation, and 75% lightness.
What is the hex code for Sunlight?
The hex code for Sunlight is #EBCD95. In RGB it's rgb(235, 205, 149), and in CMYK it's cmyk(0%, 13%, 37%, 8%).
What colors go well with Sunlight?
Sunlight pairs naturally with blue tones from its complementary harmony. Its own tints and shades always work as a monochrome scheme.
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