#FFA842
A light, vivid orange closely aligning with Orange.
About #FFA842
Visually, #FFA842 is defined as a vivid orange. Designers often compare it to the standard color Orange. This translates to an RGB value of rgb(255, 168, 66).
For print applications, it's crucial to understand its CMYK makeup. This specific hue requires a mix of 0% C, 34% M, 74% Y, and 0% K. With a hue angle of 32.4 degrees, it sits comfortably in the orange spectrum.
From a UX and accessibility standpoint, contrast is paramount. Mathematical luminance calculations suggest that #000000 text provides the most optimal reading experience. Be sure to check our contrast matrix below to see exactly how it performs against common backgrounds.
Color Space Conversions
HEX#FFA842
RGB255, 168, 66
HSL32.4°, 100.0%, 62.9%
CMYK0%, 34%, 74%, 0%
HSV32.4°, 74.1%, 100.0%
LAB75.9, 23.8, 63.1
XYZ56.2, 49.7, 11.8
Decimal16754754
Color Harmonies
Tints, Shades & Tones
Tints (Adding White)
Shades (Adding Black)
WCAG Contrast Accessibility
1.92:1
Text on #FFFFFF
FAIL
10.93:1
Text on #000000
AAA
1.84:1
Text on #F8FAFC
FAIL
9.29:1
Text on #0F172A
AAA
CSS Implementation
.bg-color {
background-color: #FFA842;
}
.text-color {
color: #FFA842;
}
.border-color {
border: 2px solid #FFA842;
}