#FFB361 Hex Color
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Glowing and light, #ffb361 is a vivid orange softened by a yellow undertone. Its brightness reads playful and warm, which suits youth marketing, food packaging, and autumn themes. It works best as an accent or supporting tone; at full background scale it can wash out next to white. Pair it with deep navy for contrast that feels rich instead of obvious. The hex code #ffb361 holds black body text well past WCAG AA.
Questions about #ffb361
What is #ffb361 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #ffb361 is rgb(255, 179, 97), in HSL hsl(31, 100%, 69%) and in CMYK 0%, 30%, 62%, 0%.
What colors pair well with #ffb361?
Deep navy and charcoal give #ffb361 a rich, grounded contrast, while muted teal keeps it feeling fresh and playful. Use it as the ten percent accent so its brightness stays controlled.
Is #ffb361 readable on white or black?
#ffb361 has a 1.76:1 contrast ratio on white and 11.87:1 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.