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#FFA500

Orange Color — #FFA500

Complete color reference for #FFA500: conversions to RGB, HSL, HSV, CMYK, color harmonies, shades & tints scale, and WCAG accessibility contrast ratios.

Color Format Conversions

HEX#FFA500
RGBrgb(255, 165, 0)
HSLhsl(39, 100%, 50%)
HSVhsv(39, 100%, 100%)
CMYKC:0% M:35% Y:100% K:0%
CSS Colororange
Decimal16753920
Luminance0.4817

WCAG Accessibility Contrast

#FFA500 on White
Ratio: 1.97:1 — Fail
#FFA500 on Black
Ratio: 10.63:1 — AAA
White on #FFA500
Ratio: 1.97:1 — Fail
Black on #FFA500
Ratio: 10.63:1 — AAA

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

Shades & Tints Scale

50#FFFBF2
100#FFF2D9
200#FFE4B3
300#FFD78C
400#FFC559
500#FFA500
600#CC8400
700#996300
800#664200
900#402900

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 #FFA500?

The RGB equivalent is rgb(255, 165, 0). The red channel is 255, green is 165, and blue is 0 (scale 0–255).

What is the HSL value of #FFA500?

The HSL value is hsl(39, 100%, 50%). Hue is 39°, saturation is 100%, and lightness is 50%.

Does #FFA500 meet WCAG accessibility standards?

On a white background, #FFA500 achieves a 1.97:1 contrast ratio (Fail). On a black background it achieves 10.63:1 (AAA). WCAG AA requires ≥4.5:1 for normal text.

What is the complementary color of #FFA500?

The complementary color (180° opposite on the hue wheel) of #FFA500 is #0059FF.