#FFCC5F

A light, vivid orange closely aligning with Goldenrod.

About #FFCC5F

The precise color #FFCC5F is an excellent choice for modern design projects. Designers often compare it to the standard color Goldenrod. This translates to an RGB value of rgb(255, 204, 95).

While screens use RGB, printing presses rely on Cyan, Magenta, Yellow, and Key (black). This specific hue requires a mix of 0% C, 20% M, 63% Y, and 0% K. With a hue angle of 40.9 degrees, it sits comfortably in the orange spectrum.

Contrast ratios determine whether this color is safe for typography. 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#FFCC5F
RGB255, 204, 95
HSL40.9°, 100.0%, 68.6%
CMYK0%, 20%, 63%, 0%
HSV40.9°, 62.7%, 100.0%
LAB84.6, 6.6, 59.8
XYZ64.9, 65.3, 20.0
Decimal16763999

Color Harmonies

Complementary

Analogous

Triadic

Tints, Shades & Tones

Tints (Adding White)

Shades (Adding Black)

WCAG Contrast Accessibility

1.49:1
Text on #FFFFFF
FAIL
14.05:1
Text on #000000
AAA
1.43:1
Text on #F8FAFC
FAIL
11.95:1
Text on #0F172A
AAA

CSS Implementation

.bg-color { background-color: #FFCC5F; }
.text-color { color: #FFCC5F; }
.border-color { border: 2px solid #FFCC5F; }

Similar Colors

Goldenrod
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