#FFA05F

A light, vivid orange closely aligning with Sandybrown.

About #FFA05F

The precise color #FFA05F is an excellent choice for modern design projects. Designers often compare it to the standard color Sandybrown. Its digital footprint relies on 255 parts red, 160 parts green, and 95 parts blue light.

While screens use RGB, printing presses rely on Cyan, Magenta, Yellow, and Key (black). This specific hue requires a mix of 0% C, 37% M, 63% Y, and 0% K. Always request a physical proof before doing a large print run with this exact code.

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

Color Space Conversions

HEX#FFA05F
RGB255, 160, 95
HSL24.4°, 100.0%, 68.6%
CMYK0%, 37%, 63%, 0%
HSV24.4°, 62.7%, 100.0%
LAB74.3, 29.5, 48.1
XYZ55.9, 47.2, 17.0
Decimal16752735

Color Harmonies

Complementary

Analogous

Triadic

Tints, Shades & Tones

Tints (Adding White)

Shades (Adding Black)

WCAG Contrast Accessibility

2.01:1
Text on #FFFFFF
FAIL
10.45:1
Text on #000000
AAA
1.92:1
Text on #F8FAFC
FAIL
8.88:1
Text on #0F172A
AAA

CSS Implementation

.bg-color { background-color: #FFA05F; }
.text-color { color: #FFA05F; }
.border-color { border: 2px solid #FFA05F; }

Similar Colors

Sandybrown
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