#FFB000 Hex Color
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This bright orange radiates a high-energy warmth that feels both fresh and adventurous. Because it is so saturated, #ffb000 works best as an accent color for alerts or calls-to-action rather than a large background. It pairs exceptionally well with deep charcoals, as the contrast makes the tone pop against a dark base. The hex code for this shade is #ffb000.
Questions about #ffb000
What is #ffb000 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #ffb000 is rgb(255, 176, 0), in HSL hsl(41, 100%, 50%) and in CMYK 0%, 31%, 100%, 0%.
How should I use #ffb000 in a UI design?
Reserve #ffb000 for critical UI elements like call-to-action buttons, notification badges, or focus states where you need to draw the eye immediately. Because it is highly saturated, it can overwhelm a layout if used as a primary background color.
Is #ffb000 readable on white or black?
#ffb000 has a 1.83:1 contrast ratio on white and 11.46:1 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.