#FFBA3B Hex Color
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This high-energy, golden-orange hue demands attention with its intense saturation. It is a bold, neon-leaning shade that works best as an accent color for alerts or calls-to-action rather than large backgrounds. Pair it with deep charcoal or navy to ground its intensity and readability. The hex code for this color is #ffba3b, which provides excellent contrast when used with black text.
Questions about #ffba3b
What is #ffba3b in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #ffba3b is rgb(255, 186, 59), in HSL hsl(39, 100%, 62%) and in CMYK 0%, 27%, 77%, 0%.
Is #ffba3b suitable for large background areas?
#ffba3b is generally too intense and saturated for large background use, as it can cause eye strain. It functions most effectively as a strategic accent color to draw attention to specific UI elements like buttons, notification icons, or warning indicators.
Is #ffba3b readable on white or black?
#ffba3b has a 1.70:1 contrast ratio on white and 12.33:1 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.