Sunray
#e3ab57
Lighter, cleaner sunlit golden-green for charts
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 Old Whiskey, 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 Caramel Essence 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
On Gray 100 #f5f5f5
On Gray 900 #18181b
On Black #000000
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