Sunray
Also known as: Autumn Avenue , Mellowed Gold , Rip Cord , Brown Mustard
As a soft take on orange, Sunray carries playful and vibrant energy that suits autumn palettes and friendly UI accents. Its complement lands in blue territory, which makes for striking two-color pairings. Accessibility-wise, it needs a dark backdrop: 10.23:1 on black clears AA.
Reference
Sunray color codes
- HEX
- #E3AB57
- RGB
- rgb(227, 171, 87)
- RGBA
- rgba(227, 171, 87, 1)
- HSL
- hsl(36, 71%, 62%)
- HSV
- hsv(36, 62%, 89%)
- CMYK
- cmyk(0%, 25%, 62%, 11%)
- LAB
- lab(74.1 14.8 50.7)
- OKLCH
- oklch(77.7% 0.121 75.4)
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: goldenrod #DAA520 · ΔE 6.6
- RAL 1002: Sand yellow #D2AA6D · ΔE 5.1 · 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 Sunray 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 Sunray
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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 Sunray 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 2.05:1
AA fail AAA fail AA large fail
Aa on black
contrast 10.23:1
AA pass AAA pass AA large pass
Best text color on a Sunray background: #000000
Palettes
Palettes featuring Sunray
Sunray with its complement
Soft neighbors of Sunray
Sunray triad
Explore
Similar colors
- Cheese Wiz #DFAD51 · ΔE 2.6
- Deep Fried #F0B054 · ΔE 2.6
- Yakitori #ECAB3F · ΔE 3.4
- Pani Puri #F4AA53 · ΔE 4.5
- Chipmunk #CFA14A · ΔE 4.5
- Goldfish #F2AD62 · ΔE 4.7
Looking for maximum contrast instead? The complement of Sunray is closest to Fly Away .
FAQ
Sunray FAQs
What color is Sunray?
Sunray is a medium orange with the hex code #E3AB57. In HSL terms it has a hue of 36°, 71% saturation, and 62% lightness.
What is the hex code for Sunray?
The hex code for Sunray is #E3AB57. In RGB it's rgb(227, 171, 87), and in CMYK it's cmyk(0%, 25%, 62%, 11%).
What colors go well with Sunray?
Sunray 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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