RAL and NCS values are nearest equivalents, not official designations.
In Western cultures, clementine symbolizes joy and vitality, often associated with the energy of youth. However, in certain Asian traditions, orange hues can represent wealth and prosperity, showcasing the color's versatility across different cultural contexts.
The name 'clementine' is derived from the hybrid citrus fruit created in 1902 by Father Clément Rodier in Algeria. The fruit's vibrant color inspired its use in design, and by the 21st century, it had become a favored shade in branding and fashion, celebrated for its lively appeal.
Ranked by CIE76 ΔE — the perceptual distance from Clementine. Lower ΔE means a closer match (below ~2 is barely distinguishable).
All 27 Oranges →Nine steps of Clementine by lightness — from #793E12 (darkest) to #F3B88C (lightest). Click any to copy.
Sitting opposite Clementine at 206° on the color wheel, these give the highest-contrast pairings.
Curated 5-color combinations featuring Clementine.
A 50–900 tonal scale with Clementine anchored at 500 — ready to drop into a design system. Click any step to copy.
Works well as text on dark backgrounds; fails on light.
Thresholds: AA needs 4.5:1 (normal text) / 3:1 (large); AAA needs 7:1 / 4.5:1. Large = 18pt+ or 14pt+ bold.
Copy-ready values for CSS, screen and print, plus the extra conversions designers reach for.
color: #E87722; color-mix(in srgb, #E87722 70%, white) 26°, 85%, 91% 0, 49, 85, 9 15234850 #FF6633 How Clementine appears to viewers with the three main types of color blindness (~1 in 12 men, 1 in 200 women). Simulated approximations.