#FFB45B Hex Color
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This glowing, warm orange functions best as an accent in youth-focused branding or food design. The hex code #ffb45b carries a high-energy, friendly character that risks looking washed out if used as a primary background. Black text provides excellent legibility against this tone with an 11.9:1 contrast ratio. For designers building palettes, consider checking similar orange shades to pair with this hue.
Questions about #ffb45b
What is #ffb45b in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #ffb45b is rgb(255, 180, 91), in HSL hsl(33, 100%, 68%) and in CMYK 0%, 29%, 64%, 0%. Browse more shades of orange with names and hex codes.
Where should I use #ffb45b in a design layout?
#ffb45b functions best as a vibrant accent rather than a primary background color, as it can appear slightly washed out at full scale. Use it to highlight call-to-action buttons or graphic elements where a friendly, energetic pop is needed.
Is #ffb45b readable on white or black?
#ffb45b has a 1.76:1 contrast ratio on white and 11.93:1 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.