#FFB42C Hex Color
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#ffb42c is a bright, highly saturated orange with golden yellow undertones and a warm, glowing finish. Its energetic character suggests optimism, creativity, and adventure, making it effective for food branding, sports graphics, safety signage, and youth campaigns. Use it as a 10% accent beside navy or charcoal. The hex code #ffb42c supports clear black text at about 11.8:1 contrast.
Questions about #ffb42c
What is #ffb42c in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #ffb42c is rgb(255, 180, 44), in HSL hsl(39, 100%, 59%) and in CMYK 0%, 29%, 83%, 0%.
What colors pair well with #ffb42c?
Is #ffb42c a warm or cool color?
#ffb42c reads as a warm color because its saturated orange base is shifted toward golden yellow, creating a sunny, energetic impression rather than the calm, receding feel associated with blue-based hues.
Is #ffb42c readable on white or black?
#ffb42c has a 1.77:1 contrast ratio on white and 11.81:1 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.