#FFBB5C Hex Color
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A sunny, saturated orange with a warm, golden glow, #ffbb5c commands attention without feeling aggressive. Because it is highly legible, black text stands out cleanly against it, making this hex code a reliable choice for buttons or notification badges. Use it as a vibrant accent color to inject energy into your layout, but pair it with deep charcoals rather than white to avoid a washed-out appearance.
Questions about #ffbb5c
What is #ffbb5c in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #ffbb5c is rgb(255, 187, 92), in HSL hsl(35, 100%, 68%) and in CMYK 0%, 27%, 64%, 0%.
Is #ffbb5c a good choice for interface buttons?
#ffbb5c is an excellent candidate for call-to-action buttons due to its naturally high visibility and energetic tone. It commands user attention immediately, though designers should ensure that any overlaid text uses a high-contrast dark color to maintain accessibility standards.
Is #ffbb5c readable on white or black?
#ffbb5c has a 1.67:1 contrast ratio on white and 12.51:1 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.