Sunray
Also known as: Autumn Avenue, Mellowed Gold, Rip Cord, Brown Mustard
A lively orange with a playful and vibrant character, Sunray works beautifully for 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.
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)
Color intelligence
Displays accurately on every screen and translates well to print.
Temperature
warm
Nearest standard colors
- 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 — 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 Sunray
Tints (lighter)
Shades (darker)
Color harmonies
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
Contrast & accessibility
Aa — on white
contrast 2.05:1
AA failAAA failAA large fail
Aa — on black
contrast 10.23:1
AA passAAA passAA large pass
Best text color on a Sunray background: #000000
Palettes featuring Sunray
Sunray with its complement
Soft neighbors of Sunray
Sunray triad
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.
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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