Sunray

HEX: #E3AB57 | Modern Palette

On White
2.05:1
FAIL
On Black
10.23:1
PASS

Color Specifications

HEX
#E3AB57
RGB
227, 171, 87
HSL
36°, 61% ,89%
CMYK
0, 24.67, 61.67, 10.98

About Sunray

Sunray (#E3AB57) is a color with RGB(227, 171, 87) and HSL(36°, 61.67%, 89.02%). In design, it fits Warm styles and is suitable for Text, Button, Background. Its complementary color is #578FE3, which creates strong contrast. Its triadic palette includes #57E3AB and #AB57E3. The name comes from Sunray (English).

  • HEX: #E3AB57
  • RGB: 227, 171, 87
  • HSL: 36°, 61.67%, 89.02%
  • Style: Warm
  • Use case: Text, Button, Background
  • Complementary color: #578FE3
  • Triadic colors: #57E3AB, #AB57E3
  • The name comes from Sunray (English).

Live Components

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Color Palettes

Sunray #E3AB57 is used in Monochromatic, Neutral + Accent, Analogous, 3 + 1 + 1 palettes, giving designers ready-made combinations for backgrounds, surfaces, accents, and interface elements.

Monochromatic Five tones of the same hue — a reliable scale for backgrounds, surfaces, and text.
 
 
 
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Neutral + Accent Four near-neutral tones grounded by a saturated accent — clean and versatile for UI.
 
 
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Analogous Five hues drifting across a 60° arc — naturally harmonious and pleasing to the eye.
 
 
 
 
 
3 + 1 + 1 Three analogous base colors, one complementary accent, one dark anchor — bold yet balanced.
 
 
 
 
 

Color Harmonies

Sunray #E3AB57 pairs with #578FE3 as its complementary color, and #57E3AB and #AB57E3 in triadic combinations. These harmony relationships help create balanced color combinations for UI, branding, and design work.

Complementary

The color directly opposite on the color wheel — creates maximum contrast and vibrance.

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Analogous

Colors adjacent on the wheel — naturally harmonious and pleasing to the eye.

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Triadic

Three colors equally spaced 120° apart — bold, balanced, and visually rich.

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Split-Complementary

Two colors flanking the complement — high contrast with less tension than full complementary.

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Tetradic (Square)

Four colors at 90° intervals — rich variety, best when one color dominates.

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Monochromatic

Shades and tints of the same hue — cohesive, elegant, and easy to work with.

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Shades & Tints

The shade and tint range for Sunray #E3AB57 moves from dark #160F04 tones through the base color to lighter #FBF4E9 tones, making it useful for depth, hierarchy, and background variation.

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Color Characteristics

Mood
Style
Warm
Use case
Text Button Background

Accessibility Simulation

Deuteranopia #BEBE53
Protanopia #B2B258
Tritanopia #E8A3A3
Achromatopsia #B5B5B5

Frequently Asked Questions

Sunray (#E3AB57) is a color with RGB(227, 171, 87) and HSL(36°, 61.67%, 89.02%).

#E3AB57 pairs strongly with #578FE3 as its complementary color. It can also be used with neutral tones for balanced UI and design layouts.

#E3AB57 is suitable for Text, Button, Background and works well with Warm styles.

The name Sunray is linked to Sunray from English, meaning A ray of sunlight; a beam of light from the sun..

Name, History & Etymology

Origin Word Sunray
Meaning A ray of sunlight; a beam of light from the sun.
Language English
First Recorded Use Late 17th Century

History

The word 'sunray' is a compound word formed from 'sun' (Old English 'sunne') and 'ray' (from Old French 'rai', ultimately from Latin 'radius'). The combination to specifically denote a single beam of sunlight became more common in written English towards the end of the 17th century. Prior to this, phrases like 'ray of the sun' or 'sunbeam' were more prevalent. Its usage solidified as a concise way to describe the visual phenomenon of light emanating from the sun, often seen through clouds or openings.

First Recorded Use

The term 'sunray' appears in English texts from the late 17th century, though the concept of a 'ray of sun' is much older.

Cultural Associations

Sunrays hold significant cultural symbolism across many civilizations, often representing hope, enlightenment, divine presence, warmth, and life itself. In art, sunrays are frequently depicted to highlight a focal point, symbolize a blessing, or indicate a moment of revelation. The visual effect of crepuscular rays (sunrays appearing to fan out from a single point in the sky) has inspired awe and spiritual contemplation. The color #e3ab57, a golden-orange, strongly evokes the warm, bright quality of a sunray, aligning with its positive connotations.

Similar Named Colors
Indian Yellow #E3A857 ΔE 1.34
Earth Yellow #E1A95F ΔE 1.95
Marigold #EAA221 ΔE 5.57
Pastel Orange #FFB347 ΔE 5.63

Code Snippets

/* Background */
.element {
    background-color: #E3AB57;
}

/* Text */
.element {
    color: #E3AB57;
}

/* Border */
.element {
    border: 1px solid #E3AB57;
}

/* Linear gradient to complementary */
.element {
    background: linear-gradient(
        to right,
        #E3AB57,
        #D2E0F4
    );
}

/* Radial gradient */
.element {
    background: radial-gradient(
        circle,
        #E3AB57,
        #D2E0F4
    );
}

// SCSS variable
$sunray: #E3AB57;

// With RGB channels (useful for rgba() usage)
$sunray-r: 227;
$sunray-g: 171;
$sunray-b: 87;

// Usage
.element {
    background-color: $sunray;
    color: rgba($sunray-r, $sunray-g, $sunray-b, 0.8);
}