Tonkatsu
Also known as: Whisky Sour, Yakitori, Mustard Glaze, Apricot Glazed Chicken
A vivid orange with a playful and vibrant character, Tonkatsu works beautifully for autumn palettes and friendly UI accents. A blue counterpart from the complementary harmony gives it the most tension. Against dark backgrounds it stays legible (10.56:1), but avoid it as text on white.
Tonkatsu color codes
- HEX
- #EDAC36
- RGB
- rgb(237, 172, 54)
- RGBA
- rgba(237, 172, 54, 1)
- HSL
- hsl(39, 84%, 57%)
- HSV
- hsv(39, 77%, 93%)
- CMYK
- cmyk(0%, 27%, 77%, 7%)
- LAB
- lab(75.2 17.2 66.1)
- OKLCH
- oklch(78.7% 0.147 77.7)
Color intelligence
Displays accurately on every screen and translates well to print.
Temperature
warm
Nearest standard colors
- CSS: goldenrod#DAA520 · ΔE 4.5
- RAL 1003 — Signal yellow#F9A800 · ΔE 3.7 · 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 Tonkatsu works
- Web & UI: Best as a button fill, badge, or accent — pair it with white text only at large sizes, and check contrast.
- Interiors: Strong for a whole room, excellent in doses: an accent wall, cabinetry, or a statement chair.
- Fashion: Wears best as the statement piece — a top, scarf, or shoes — against neutral basics.
- Branding: High-energy brand material: strong for food, fitness, and youth-facing marks — use sparingly in UI.
- Web & UI: A supporting-cast color for UI: chart fills, tags, empty-state illustrations — not text.
- Branding: A secondary brand color by nature: it supports a stronger primary and shines in illustration.
Copy as — every ecosystem
Tints, shades, and tones of Tonkatsu
Tints (lighter)
Shades (darker)
Color harmonies
Palettes built from Tonkatsu 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 1.99:1
AA failAAA failAA large fail
Aa — on black
contrast 10.56:1
AA passAAA passAA large pass
Best text color on a Tonkatsu background: #000000
Palettes featuring Tonkatsu
Tonkatsu with its complement
Soft neighbors of Tonkatsu
Tonkatsu triad
Similar colors
- Yakitori#ECAB3F · ΔE 1.2
- Baklava#EFB435 · ΔE 2.9
- Quercitron#E5B03D · ΔE 3.1
- NYC Taxi#F7B731 · ΔE 3.4
- Corona#FFB437 · ΔE 3.4
- Honey Glow#E8B447 · ΔE 3.5
Looking for maximum contrast instead? The complement of Tonkatsu is closest to Fly Away.
Tonkatsu FAQs
What color is Tonkatsu?
Tonkatsu is a medium orange with the hex code #EDAC36. In HSL terms it has a hue of 39°, 84% saturation, and 57% lightness.
What is the hex code for Tonkatsu?
The hex code for Tonkatsu is #EDAC36. In RGB it's rgb(237, 172, 54), and in CMYK it's cmyk(0%, 27%, 77%, 7%).
What colors go well with Tonkatsu?
Tonkatsu 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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