Sunlight
Also known as: Golden West, Honeysuckle Beige, Sparkling Champagne, Cotton Muslin
A lively orange with a playful and vibrant character, Sunlight works beautifully for 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.
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)
Color intelligence
Displays accurately on every screen and translates well to print.
Temperature
warm
Nearest standard colors
- 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 — 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 Sunlight
Tints (lighter)
Shades (darker)
Color harmonies
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
Contrast & accessibility
Aa — on white
contrast 1.53:1
AA failAAA failAA large fail
Aa — on black
contrast 13.70:1
AA passAAA passAA large pass
Best text color on a Sunlight background: #000000
Palettes featuring Sunlight
Sunlight with its complement
Soft neighbors of Sunlight
Sunlight triad
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.
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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