#FFC599
A very light, vivid orange closely aligning with Burlywood.
About #FFC599
Visually, #FFC599 is defined as a vivid orange. Designers often compare it to the standard color Burlywood. To achieve this exact tint on a monitor, you would use an RGB mix of 255, 197, and 153.
For print applications, it's crucial to understand its CMYK makeup. The color uses 0% Cyan, 23% Magenta, 40% Yellow, and 0% Black. Always request a physical proof before doing a large print run with this exact code.
Contrast ratios determine whether this color is safe for typography. Mathematical luminance calculations suggest that #000000 text provides the most optimal reading experience. You can view the detailed AAA and AA pass/fail metrics in the table below.
Color Space Conversions
HEX#FFC599
RGB255, 197, 153
HSL25.9°, 100.0%, 80.0%
CMYK0%, 23%, 40%, 0%
HSV25.9°, 40.0%, 100.0%
LAB83.7, 15.1, 30.0
XYZ67.0, 63.5, 38.9
Decimal16762265
Color Harmonies
Tints, Shades & Tones
Tints (Adding White)
Shades (Adding Black)
WCAG Contrast Accessibility
1.53:1
Text on #FFFFFF
FAIL
13.70:1
Text on #000000
AAA
1.47:1
Text on #F8FAFC
FAIL
11.65:1
Text on #0F172A
AAA
CSS Implementation
.bg-color {
background-color: #FFC599;
}
.text-color {
color: #FFC599;
}
.border-color {
border: 2px solid #FFC599;
}