#FFAE15 Hex Color
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Not quite yellow, not quite red, #ffae15 is a bright, saturated orange with a glowing, almost neon quality. Its high saturation reads playful and energetic, which suits sports branding, youth marketing, and Halloween themes. It works best as an accent at around 10% of a palette, and it gets loud when used as a full background. Black text passes WCAG AA on it with an 11.3:1 contrast ratio.
Questions about #ffae15
What is #ffae15 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #ffae15 is rgb(255, 174, 21), in HSL hsl(39, 100%, 54%) and in CMYK 0%, 32%, 92%, 0%.
What colors pair well with #ffae15?
Pair #ffae15 with deep navy or charcoal for strong contrast, or with burgundy for a warmer, autumn feel. Cream and warm gray soften it when it reads too loud. Keep it to small doses so the saturation stays an accent, not a takeover.
Where does #ffae15 work best in a design?
Use #ffae15 as a small accent: buttons, call-to-action highlights, or logos for food, sports, and youth brands. As a full background it overwhelms fine detail, so reserve it for large type or simple graphics rather than dense layouts.
Is #ffae15 readable on white or black?
#ffae15 has a 1.85:1 contrast ratio on white and 11.31:1 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.