Whiskey
Also known as: Pumpkin Patch, Orange Pekoe, Whiskey Sour, Longhorn
A lively orange with a warm and inviting character, Whiskey works beautifully for autumn palettes and friendly UI accents. Match it with blue accents when the design calls for energy over calm. For accessible text, use it on black or near-black backgrounds (7.91:1, passes WCAG AA) rather than white.
Whiskey color codes
- HEX
- #D29062
- RGB
- rgb(210, 144, 98)
- RGBA
- rgba(210, 144, 98, 1)
- HSL
- hsl(25, 55%, 60%)
- HSV
- hsv(25, 53%, 82%)
- CMYK
- cmyk(0%, 31%, 53%, 18%)
- LAB
- lab(65.8 22.1 34.9)
- OKLCH
- oklch(70.9% 0.101 55.2)
Color intelligence
Displays accurately on every screen and translates well to print.
Temperature
warm
Nearest standard colors
- CSS: peru#CD853F · ΔE 6.2
- RAL 3012 — Beige red#CB8D73 · ΔE 6.2 · 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 Whiskey 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 Whiskey
Tints (lighter)
Shades (darker)
Color harmonies
Palettes built from Whiskey 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 2.66:1
AA failAAA failAA large fail
Aa — on black
contrast 7.91:1
AA passAAA passAA large pass
Best text color on a Whiskey background: #000000
Palettes featuring Whiskey
Whiskey with its complement
Soft neighbors of Whiskey
Whiskey triad
Similar colors
- Butterum#C68F65 · ΔE 2.7
- Copperhead#D68755 · ΔE 3.2
- Coyote#DC9B68 · ΔE 3.4
- Escalope#CC8866 · ΔE 4.4
- Copper Coin#DA8A67 · ΔE 5.4
- Cognac#D48C46 · ΔE 5.4
Looking for maximum contrast instead? The complement of Whiskey is closest to Cousteau.
Whiskey FAQs
What color is Whiskey?
Whiskey is a medium orange with the hex code #D29062. In HSL terms it has a hue of 25°, 55% saturation, and 60% lightness.
What is the hex code for Whiskey?
The hex code for Whiskey is #D29062. In RGB it's rgb(210, 144, 98), and in CMYK it's cmyk(0%, 31%, 53%, 18%).
What colors go well with Whiskey?
Whiskey 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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