#FFBF60 Hex Color
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With its light value and clear, golden-orange saturation, #ffbf60 feels warm, sparkling, and upbeat without becoming harsh. This hex code suits food packaging, youth branding, autumn graphics, and construction safety accents. Use it as a supporting 30% tone beside navy or charcoal. Black text reaches about 12.9:1 contrast, making labels and body copy highly readable.
Questions about #ffbf60
What is #ffbf60 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #ffbf60 is rgb(255, 191, 96), in HSL hsl(36, 100%, 69%) and in CMYK 0%, 25%, 62%, 0%. Browse more shades of orange with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #ffbf60?
Pair #ffbf60 with navy or charcoal to ground its warm brightness, or add terracotta for an autumn-inspired palette; soft cream and muted tan can keep the combination welcoming rather than stark.
Is #ffbf60 a warm or cool color?
#ffbf60 reads as a warm color because its golden-orange hue carries yellow and orange undertones, creating a sunny, upbeat impression that works well for seasonal graphics, friendly interfaces, and energetic accents.
Is #ffbf60 readable on white or black?
#ffbf60 has a 1.63:1 contrast ratio on white and 12.87:1 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.