Yakitori
Also known as: Whisky Sour , Tonkatsu , Brittlebush , Summer Glow
Yakitori is a medium, vivid orange that reads as friendly and enthusiastic. It earns its place in fitness brands and autumn palettes. A blue counterpart from the complementary harmony gives it the most tension. Against dark backgrounds it stays legible (10.46:1), but avoid it as text on white.
Reference
Yakitori color codes
- HEX
- #ECAB3F
- RGB
- rgb(236, 171, 63)
- RGBA
- rgba(236, 171, 63, 1)
- HSL
- hsl(37, 82%, 59%)
- HSV
- hsv(37, 73%, 93%)
- CMYK
- cmyk(0%, 28%, 73%, 7%)
- LAB
- lab(74.9 17.6 62.4)
- OKLCH
- oklch(78.4% 0.142 76.2)
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 5.2
- RAL 1003: Signal yellow #F9A800 · ΔE 4.2 · 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 Yakitori 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 Yakitori
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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 Yakitori 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 2.01:1
AA fail AAA fail AA large fail
Aa on black
contrast 10.46:1
AA pass AAA pass AA large pass
Best text color on a Yakitori background: #000000
Palettes
Palettes featuring Yakitori
Yakitori with its complement
Soft neighbors of Yakitori
Yakitori triad
Explore
Similar colors
- Tonkatsu #EDAC36 · ΔE 1.2
- Deep Fried #F0B054 · ΔE 2.6
- Sunray #E3AB57 · ΔE 3.4
- Butterscotch #FDB147 · ΔE 3.6
- Corona #FFB437 · ΔE 3.7
- Cheese Wiz #DFAD51 · ΔE 3.7
Looking for maximum contrast instead? The complement of Yakitori is closest to Fly Away .
FAQ
Yakitori FAQs
What color is Yakitori?
Yakitori is a medium orange with the hex code #ECAB3F. In HSL terms it has a hue of 37°, 82% saturation, and 59% lightness.
What is the hex code for Yakitori?
The hex code for Yakitori is #ECAB3F. In RGB it's rgb(236, 171, 63), and in CMYK it's cmyk(0%, 28%, 73%, 7%).
What colors go well with Yakitori?
Yakitori 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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