#FFA800 Hex Color
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The hex code #ffa800 is a bright, highly saturated orange with a golden-yellow undertone. Its glowing warmth suggests optimism, independence, adventure, and fun. Use it as a small accent for food branding, sports graphics, safety signs, or youth-focused campaigns. Its intensity can overwhelm large backgrounds, while black text remains highly readable against it.
Questions about #ffa800
What is #ffa800 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #ffa800 is rgb(255, 168, 0), in HSL hsl(40, 100%, 50%) and in CMYK 0%, 34%, 100%, 0%.
What colors pair well with #ffa800?
Is #ffa800 readable on white or black?
#ffa800 has a 1.93:1 contrast ratio on white and 10.85:1 on black. WCAG asks for 4.5:1 for body text and 3:1 for large text, so on white it is too faint for text and on black it works for body text. Try other pairs in the contrast checker.