What color is #E79D2F?

#E79D2F is a medium, vivid orange. In RGB it is rgb(231, 157, 47), and in HSL hsl(36, 79%, 55%).

Is #E79D2F accessible as text?

On white, #E79D2F has a contrast ratio of 2.27:1 (fails WCAG AA for body text); on black it is 9.26:1 (passes). For text placed on #E79D2F, use black for the best readability.

What is the closest Tailwind color to #E79D2F?

The nearest Tailwind CSS token is amber-500 (#FE9A00).

What colors go well with #E79D2F?

#E79D2F pairs cleanly with neutrals — cream, taupe, charcoal and cool grays — and with its complementary #327AE7. In UI, a softer accent is often easier to use than the exact complement. Explore the harmonies, shades, tints and ready-made palettes for #E79D2F below.

Is #E79D2F good for buttons?

#E79D2F works well for buttons and highlights, but use black text on #E79D2F — white text only reaches 2.27:1, below the 4.5:1 needed for normal-size labels.

Is #E79D2F the same as CSS goldenrod?

No — #E79D2F is not the CSS named color goldenrod, but goldenrod (#DAA520) is the closest CSS named color.

#E79D2F Color — HEX, RGB, HSL, Palette & Shades

Palettes built on #E79D2F

Not just a swatch — here's how #E79D2F works with other colors. Named schemes with #E79D2F in its natural role, and a note on why the supporting colors balance it.

Warm Autumn Interior Dominant · 5 colors

Dominant #E79D2F Secondary #B46618 Accent #727946 Surface #F3ECDD Anchor #3B2A20

This palette keeps Gamboge as the dominant warm neutral, balanced by muted terracotta and olive earth tones and grounded by a deep espresso anchor.

Desert Clay Center · 5 colors

Center #E79D2F Surface #E1CFA8 Secondary #AF7B53 Accent #93986F Anchor #3E2C20

Gamboge holds the warm center of this desert palette with sand and clay beside it, a muted-sage accent and a dark-brown anchor.

Coastal Morning Lead · 5 colors

Lead #E79D2F Accent #ABC4B5 Surface #E5D8BE Secondary #9AA09F Anchor #153746

Gamboge opens this coastal palette with sea-glass and warm sand alongside it, grounded by driftwood grey and a deep-navy anchor.

Japanese Sand Base · 5 colors

Base #E79D2F Surface #EFE9DC Highlight #F6F1E7 Secondary #B9AF9F Ink #2B2723

Gamboge sets a calm, sun-bleached base here, wrapped in bone and paper off-whites and a soft greige, with a single ink accent for wabi-sabi restraint.

Minimal Editorial Surface · 5 colors

Surface #F7F4EF Accent #E79D2F Secondary #F1D6B7 Support #9A9186 Ink #17140F

Gamboge is the single accent in this high-contrast editorial system — set on near-white paper against near-black ink, with a warm grey and a desaturated tint of Gamboge carrying the quiet middle.

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Color Lab

How #E79D2F actually behaves in design work — read from its OKLCH lightness, chroma and hue, not just its raw numbers. Ten signals to help you decide where this color earns its place.

Warmth 90/100

Warm

Reads warm and advancing — inviting, energetic, draws the eye forward.

Softness 54/100

Moderate

Middle-weight — neither delicate nor heavy.

Depth 26/100

Low

Airy and open — recedes, leaves the composition light.

Naturalness 95/100

Very high

Organic, earthy character — at home in wellness, food and craft brands.

Vintage feel 47/100

Moderate

A faint retro warmth without tipping into sepia.

Luxury 31/100

Low

Understated — leans refined without going austere.

Brand distinctiveness 56/100

Moderate

Recognisable but shares space with nearby hues.

UI accent fit 43/100

Moderate

Workable accent with care around contrast.

Surface fit 32/100

Low

Usable as a tinted surface in measured doses.

Print safety 82/100

Very high

Reproduces faithfully in CMYK — safe for packaging and print.

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People also use #E79D2F with

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UI roles & guardrails

Primary action Safe as a filled button with near-black label. AAA

Body text Do not use for body copy on light surfaces. Avoid

Large display Only on dark surfaces. Avoid

Background Pair with #141310 text at 8.2:1. Use

Subtle surface Use #F5EBDB for cards and hover fills. Tint 80

Avoid beside #E7DB32 — the hue gap is too small to read as intentional. Clash

In real applications

Not a swatch to memorise — a color to build with. Here is #E79D2F at work across the surfaces designers actually ship.

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Brand

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:root {
  --color-base: #E79D2F;
  --color-base-rgb: 231 157 47;
  --color-base-oklch: oklch(75.2% 0.146 71.7);
  --color-50: #FEF9F1;
  --color-100: #FCEEDA;
  --color-200: #F6DDB6;
  --color-300: #EBC285;
  --color-400: #DAA658;
  --color-500: #C08835;
  --color-600: #926B30;
  --color-700: #674E28;
  --color-800: #43341D;
  --color-900: #292114;
  --color-on-base: #141310;
}

// tailwind.config.js
colors: {
  gamboge: {
    50: '#FEF9F1',
    100: '#FCEEDA',
    200: '#F6DDB6',
    300: '#EBC285',
    400: '#DAA658',
    500: '#C08835',
    600: '#926B30',
    700: '#674E28',
    800: '#43341D',
    900: '#292114',
  },
}

$base: #E79D2F;
$base-ink: #141310;
$base-50: #FEF9F1;
$base-100: #FCEEDA;
$base-200: #F6DDB6;
$base-300: #EBC285;
$base-400: #DAA658;
$base-500: #C08835;
$base-600: #926B30;
$base-700: #674E28;
$base-800: #43341D;
$base-900: #292114;
$base-hover: #C98218;
$base-subtle: #F1E1C8;

{
    "color": {
        "base": {
            "value": "#E79D2F",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "onBase": {
            "value": "#141310",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "scale": {
            "50": {
                "value": "#FEF9F1",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "100": {
                "value": "#FCEEDA",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "200": {
                "value": "#F6DDB6",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "300": {
                "value": "#EBC285",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "400": {
                "value": "#DAA658",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "500": {
                "value": "#C08835",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "600": {
                "value": "#926B30",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "700": {
                "value": "#674E28",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "800": {
                "value": "#43341D",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "900": {
                "value": "#292114",
                "type": "color"
            }
        }
    }
}

Palettes built on #E79D2F

Color Lab

Pairs with #E79D2F

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