Explore properties, harmonies, and accessibility data for the color #FFA500. This medium shade of Orangeis widely used in modern design.
"Orange (#FFA500) – vibrant warm orange. Energetic CTAs, fun & attention-grabbing."
Color #FFA500 is mathematically represented by 255 red, 165 green, and 0 blue. In the HSL color space, it has a hue of 39 degrees, 100% saturation, and 50% lightness.This color is officially recognized as "Orange" and is one of the standard CSS named colors supported across all modern web browsers.
Depending on the vibrant 39 hue, this color belongs to the Orange spectrum.This balanced tone provides a stable foundation for UI elements, backgrounds, and professional branding materials where subtlety is valued.
When using #FFA500 in your projects, consider the accessibility of text to ensure your content is readable by everyone. The contrast ratio against white is 1.97:1, which is rated Fail. Against black, the ratio is 10.63:1, rated AAA (Enhanced).
Pro Tip: For optimal user experience, always ensure your primary text color has at least a 4.5:1 contrast ratio against the background color.