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#FF8000 Color — #FF8000

Complete color reference for #FF8000: conversions to RGB, HSL, HSV, CMYK, color harmonies, shades & tints scale, and WCAG accessibility contrast ratios.

Color Format Conversions

HEX#FF8000
RGBrgb(255, 128, 0)
HSLhsl(30, 100%, 50%)
HSVhsv(30, 100%, 100%)
CMYKC:0% M:50% Y:100% K:0%
CSS Color#FF8000
Decimal16744448
Luminance0.367

WCAG Accessibility Contrast

#FF8000 on White
Ratio: 2.52:1 — Fail
#FF8000 on Black
Ratio: 8.34:1 — AAA
White on #FF8000
Ratio: 2.52:1 — Fail
Black on #FF8000
Ratio: 8.34:1 — AAA

WCAG AA requires ≥4.5:1 (normal text) or ≥3:1 (large text). WCAG AAA requires ≥7:1.

Shades & Tints Scale

50#FFF9F2
100#FFECD9
200#FFD9B3
300#FFC68C
400#FFAC59
500#FF8000
600#CC6600
700#994D00
800#663300
900#402000

Steps 50–400 are tints (mixed with white); 500 is the base color; 600–900 are shades (mixed with black).

Color Harmonies

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the RGB equivalent of #FF8000?

The RGB equivalent is rgb(255, 128, 0). The red channel is 255, green is 128, and blue is 0 (scale 0–255).

What is the HSL value of #FF8000?

The HSL value is hsl(30, 100%, 50%). Hue is 30°, saturation is 100%, and lightness is 50%.

Does #FF8000 meet WCAG accessibility standards?

On a white background, #FF8000 achieves a 2.52:1 contrast ratio (Fail). On a black background it achieves 8.34:1 (AAA). WCAG AA requires ≥4.5:1 for normal text.

What is the complementary color of #FF8000?

The complementary color (180° opposite on the hue wheel) of #FF8000 is #0080FF.