#FFB443 Hex Color
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#ffb443 is a saturated, warm orange with high luminosity that feels energetic and approachable. This hex code works best as a sharp accent color rather than a large background, where its intensity can easily overwhelm a layout. It pairs effectively with deep charcoal grays to create high-contrast, modern UI elements. Black text remains perfectly legible on this shade, making it a functional choice for alerts or call-to-action buttons.
Questions about #ffb443
What is #ffb443 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #ffb443 is rgb(255, 180, 67), in HSL hsl(36, 100%, 63%) and in CMYK 0%, 29%, 74%, 0%.
How can I use #ffb443 effectively in a UI layout?
#ffb443 is best utilized as a high-visibility accent color rather than a primary background element, because its intensity can easily dominate a design. It works exceptionally well for call-to-action buttons or notification alerts, especially when paired with deep charcoal text to ensure readability.
Is #ffb443 readable on white or black?
#ffb443 has a 1.77:1 contrast ratio on white and 11.86:1 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.