Lion’s Roar color: hex code #F5DAB3
Lion’s Roar has the hex code #F5DAB3. It is a very light, moderate orange.
In the RGB color model it is made of 96.1% red, 85.5% green and 70.2% blue (245, 218, 179).
Its hue angle is 35°, with 77% saturation and 83% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 0% cyan, 11% magenta, 27% yellow and 4% black.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 15.56:1).
Lion’s Roar (#F5DAB3) color codes
| HEX | #F5DAB3 | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(245, 218, 179) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(96.1%, 85.5%, 70.2%) | |
| HSL | hsl(35, 77%, 83%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(35, 27%, 96%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(0%, 11%, 27%, 4%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(88.36, 3.57, 22.64) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(88.36, 22.92, 81.05) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(70.865, 72.812, 52.96) | |
| Decimal | 16112307 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with Lion’s Roar, based on their position on the color wheel.
Complementary
The color opposite on the color wheel (180°). Strongest contrast.
Analogous
Neighbors 30° either side. Calm, natural combinations.
Split complementary
The two colors next to the complement (150° and 210°).
Triadic
Three colors evenly spaced, 120° apart.
Tetradic (square)
Four colors 90° apart.
Shades, tints and tones
Shades (darker, mixed with black)
Tints (lighter, mixed with white)
Tones (mixed with gray)
Contrast and accessibility
| Text on #F5DAB3 | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 15.56:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 1.35:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #F5DAB3 as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 1.35:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 15.56:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
WCAG 2 asks for 4.5:1 for normal text (AA), 7:1 for AAA, and 3:1 for large text. Check other pairs.
Color blindness simulation
How #F5DAB3 looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#e5dab1Protanopia
no red cones#ece0b4Deuteranopia
no green cones#ffd2cfTritanopia
no blue cones#dededeAchromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #f5dab3; }
.text { color: #f5dab3; }
.border { border: 2px solid #f5dab3; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(245 218 179 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #f5dab3, #eff5b3); }Similar colors
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See #F5DAB3 on its hex code page
Questions
- What color is #F5DAB3?
- #F5DAB3 is a very light, moderate orange known as Lion’s Roar. It belongs to the beige family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of Lion’s Roar?
- The RGB value is 245, 218, 179: 245 red, 218 green and 179 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of Lion’s Roar?
- The complementary color is #B3CEF5, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #F5DAB3?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 15.56:1 and white text 1.35:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.