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#FFBF00 Color — #FFBF00

Complete color reference for #FFBF00: conversions to RGB, HSL, HSV, CMYK, color harmonies, shades & tints scale, and WCAG accessibility contrast ratios.

Color Format Conversions

HEX#FFBF00
RGBrgb(255, 191, 0)
HSLhsl(45, 100%, 50%)
HSVhsv(45, 100%, 100%)
CMYKC:0% M:25% Y:100% K:0%
CSS Color#FFBF00
Decimal16760576
Luminance0.5852

WCAG Accessibility Contrast

#FFBF00 on White
Ratio: 1.65:1 — Fail
#FFBF00 on Black
Ratio: 12.7:1 — AAA
White on #FFBF00
Ratio: 1.65:1 — Fail
Black on #FFBF00
Ratio: 12.7:1 — AAA

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

Shades & Tints Scale

50#FFFCF2
100#FFF5D9
200#FFECB3
300#FFE28C
400#FFD559
500#FFBF00
600#CC9900
700#997300
800#664C00
900#403000

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 #FFBF00?

The RGB equivalent is rgb(255, 191, 0). The red channel is 255, green is 191, and blue is 0 (scale 0–255).

What is the HSL value of #FFBF00?

The HSL value is hsl(45, 100%, 50%). Hue is 45°, saturation is 100%, and lightness is 50%.

Does #FFBF00 meet WCAG accessibility standards?

On a white background, #FFBF00 achieves a 1.65:1 contrast ratio (Fail). On a black background it achieves 12.7:1 (AAA). WCAG AA requires ≥4.5:1 for normal text.

What is the complementary color of #FFBF00?

The complementary color (180° opposite on the hue wheel) of #FFBF00 is #0040FF.