Tonkatsu
Also known as: Whisky Sour , Yakitori , Mustard Glaze , Apricot Glazed Chicken
Tonkatsu sits on the warm side of the spectrum: a vivid orange that feels playful and vibrant. Try it in 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.
Reference
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)
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 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, and empty-state illustrations, but not text.
- Branding: A secondary brand color by nature: it supports a stronger primary and shines in illustration.
Copy as: every ecosystem
Variations
Tints, shades, and tones of Tonkatsu
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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 Tonkatsu 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 1.99:1
AA fail AAA fail AA large fail
Aa on black
contrast 10.56:1
AA pass AAA pass AA large pass
Best text color on a Tonkatsu background: #000000
Palettes
Palettes featuring Tonkatsu
Tonkatsu with its complement
Soft neighbors of Tonkatsu
Tonkatsu triad
Explore
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 .
FAQ
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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