#FFA00F

A medium, vivid orange closely aligning with Orange.

About #FFA00F

Visually, #FFA00F is defined as a vivid orange. Designers often compare it to the standard color Orange. This translates to an RGB value of rgb(255, 160, 15).

For print applications, it's crucial to understand its CMYK makeup. This specific hue requires a mix of 0% C, 37% M, 94% Y, and 0% K. The HSL representation is 36.2° hue, 100.0% saturation, and 52.9% lightness.

From a UX and accessibility standpoint, contrast is paramount. Because it is a medium color, it is generally recommended to use #000000 text. Always test your color combinations using a contrast checker before publishing.

Color Space Conversions

HEX#FFA00F
RGB255, 160, 15
HSL36.2°, 100.0%, 52.9%
CMYK0%, 37%, 94%, 0%
HSV36.2°, 94.1%, 100.0%
LAB73.8, 26.7, 76.4
XYZ53.9, 46.4, 6.6
Decimal16752655

Color Harmonies

Complementary

Analogous

Triadic

Tints, Shades & Tones

Tints (Adding White)

Shades (Adding Black)

WCAG Contrast Accessibility

2.04:1
Text on #FFFFFF
FAIL
10.29:1
Text on #000000
AAA
1.95:1
Text on #F8FAFC
FAIL
8.75:1
Text on #0F172A
AAA

CSS Implementation

.bg-color { background-color: #FFA00F; }
.text-color { color: #FFA00F; }
.border-color { border: 2px solid #FFA00F; }

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