#FFBB3C Hex Color
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Bright and highly saturated, #ffbb3c is a warm orange with a glowing, upbeat presence. Its fresh energy suggests optimism, independence, and fun, making it effective for food branding, sports graphics, safety materials, and youth campaigns. Use it as an accent with navy or charcoal rather than a full background. Black text reads clearly, and the hex code is #ffbb3c.
Questions about #ffbb3c
What is #ffbb3c in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #ffbb3c is rgb(255, 187, 60), in HSL hsl(39, 100%, 62%) and in CMYK 0%, 27%, 76%, 0%.
What colors pair well with #ffbb3c?
Is #ffbb3c warm or cool?
#ffbb3c is a warm orange because its hue leans strongly toward yellow, giving it a sunlit, energetic feel that stands apart from the cool distance often associated with blue-based colors. That warmth works well for friendly accents and high-energy campaigns.
Is #ffbb3c readable on white or black?
#ffbb3c has a 1.69:1 contrast ratio on white and 12.42:1 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.