#FFAB00 Hex Color
A luminous golden orange with vibrant energy
#ffab00 is a high-saturation, luminous orange with strong golden undertones. It demands attention, making it an excellent choice for functional accents or call-to-action buttons rather than large backgrounds. Because this hex code offers an 11.1:1 contrast ratio against black, it remains highly legible for fine details. Pair it with deep charcoal or navy to ground its intensity and prevent it from appearing overwhelming.
Questions about #ffab00
What is #ffab00 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #ffab00 is rgb(255, 171, 0), in HSL hsl(40, 100%, 50%) and in CMYK 0%, 33%, 100%, 0%.
How can I balance the intensity of #ffab00 in a UI design?
Is #ffab00 readable on white or black?
#ffab00 has a 1.89:1 contrast ratio on white and 11.07:1 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.