Sunray

#e3ab57

Lighter, cleaner sunlit golden-green for charts

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About Sunray

Sunray reads like late-afternoon light hitting a pale brass plaque. It's bright without going lemony, and it stays distinctly gold, not amber-brown. Compared to , it's cleaner and more lifted, with less dust and no smoky pull. Versus Cheese Wiz, it trades some of that extra yellow push for a gentler, more sunlit warmth.

I use Sunray for product cards, editorial headers, and dashboard callouts when I want the accent to feel optimistic but still controlled. It works well in ecommerce category badges, retail loyalty UI, and subscription analytics where you need a highlight that stays readable over busy grids. Pair it with deep charcoals and warm grays, and it won't tip into territory, which leans deeper and more amber.

Quick note: because it's light and slightly sat-forward, it can feel too cheerful next to very muted greens. If your layout is already warm, nudge it back with a cooler neutral for balance.

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WCAG 2.1 contrast ratios. AA requires 4.5:1 for normal text, 3:1 for large. AAA requires 7:1 / 4.5:1.

On White #ffffff

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2.05:1Fail

On Gray 100 #f5f5f5

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1.88:1Fail

On Gray 900 #18181b

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8.63:1AAA

On Black #000000

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10.23:1AAA

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