#FFAF49
A light, vivid orange closely aligning with Goldenrod.
About #FFAF49
The precise color #FFAF49 is an excellent choice for modern design projects. Its closest recognized web color is Goldenrod. To achieve this exact tint on a monitor, you would use an RGB mix of 255, 175, and 73.
While screens use RGB, printing presses rely on Cyan, Magenta, Yellow, and Key (black). This specific hue requires a mix of 0% C, 31% M, 71% Y, and 0% K. This makes it a relatively light color when applied to physical surfaces.
From a UX and accessibility standpoint, contrast is paramount. The calculated luminance score dictates that #000000 typography is the safest choice. Strict adherence to these ratios protects visually impaired users from unreadable interfaces.
Color Space Conversions
HEX#FFAF49
RGB255, 175, 73
HSL33.6°, 100.0%, 64.3%
CMYK0%, 31%, 71%, 0%
HSV33.6°, 71.4%, 100.0%
LAB77.5, 20.4, 61.8
XYZ57.8, 52.4, 13.4
Decimal16756553
Color Harmonies
Tints, Shades & Tones
Tints (Adding White)
Shades (Adding Black)
WCAG Contrast Accessibility
1.83:1
Text on #FFFFFF
FAIL
11.48:1
Text on #000000
AAA
1.75:1
Text on #F8FAFC
FAIL
9.76:1
Text on #0F172A
AAA
CSS Implementation
.bg-color {
background-color: #FFAF49;
}
.text-color {
color: #FFAF49;
}
.border-color {
border: 2px solid #FFAF49;
}