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#FFB900 color code is #FFB900. Use this page to get all code formats, explore shades and tints, and find colors that work with #ffb900.

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#FFB900 Accessibility & WCAG Contrast

Relative luminance of #FFB900 is 0.5596. Its WCAG contrast ratio is 1.72:1 against white and 12.19:1 against black. Use the card with the higher ratio for body text.

The quick brown fox
#FFB900 on white1.72:1Fail
The quick brown fox
#FFB900 on black12.19:1AAA
The quick brown fox
White on #FFB9001.72:1Fail
The quick brown fox
Black on #FFB90012.19:1AAA

#FFB900 — Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hex code for #FFB900?+
The hex code for #FFB900 is #FFB900. In RGB it's rgb(255, 185, 0), and in HSL it's hsl(44, 100%, 50%).
What is the RGB value of #FFB900?+
#FFB900 in RGB is (255, 185, 0). Written in CSS: rgb(255, 185, 0).
What is the CMYK value of #FFB900?+
#FFB900 converts to CMYK(0%, 27%, 100%, 0%) for print. Hex equivalent is #FFB900.
Is #ffb900 a warm or cool color?+
#FFB900 (#FFB900) is a warm yellow — its hue sits at 44° on the color wheel, placing it in the warm part of the spectrum.
What color family does #ffb900 belong to?+
#FFB900 belongs to the yellow family. Its HSL is 44°, 100%, 50% — a warm tone within the broader yellow group.
Is #ffb900 accessible for body text on a white background?+
#FFB900 on white reaches a WCAG contrast ratio of 1.72:1 — below the AA threshold (4.5:1) for normal body text. Reserve for large headings or pair with a darker variant.
What is the closest Pantone match for #ffb900?+
The nearest Pantone match for #FFB900 (#FFB900) is 14-1045 Amber, calculated by Euclidean RGB distance over the Pantone Matching System.

How to use #FFB900 in design

Practical guidance for using #ffb900 (#FFB900) across four design contexts, derived from its hue, lightness, saturation, and WCAG contrast.

Web & UI design

#FFB900 (#FFB900) works well as a background color in dark UIs or as a button fill paired with white text — at 12.2:1 against black it's AAA-accessible for body text reversed onto it. Don't use it for text on a white background; 1.7:1 contrast won't pass AA.

Branding & identity

As a brand color, #FFB900 (#FFB900) reads as high-energy and confident and versatile across product tiers. It fits naturally into delivery, logistics, kid-focused brands, signage. Use it as the primary identity color and pair with one neutral (white, off-white, or near-black). Test legibility on both your logo and small UI text before locking it in — saturation that works on a 200px logo can feel overpowering at favicon scale.

Fashion & apparel

#FFB900 flatters warm-leaning skin tones (golden, peach, olive undertones) and works well in spring/summer collections. It pairs naturally with warm neutrals (cream, camel, brown, olive) and contrasts effectively with denim or navy. As an accent piece — scarf, bag, shoes — #ffb900 can carry an entire neutral outfit; as a head-to-toe color it can overwhelm and is best reserved for evening or statement pieces.

Interior design

#FFB900 works as either a primary wall color or a strong accent — versatile across most rooms. As a wall color it pairs with white trim and warm wood; as an accent (sofa, chair, large art) it lifts a neutral room without overwhelming it. Test a large swatch against your room's natural light at three times of day before committing — mid-tone colors shift more than light or dark colors do.

Brands that use #FFB900

Major brands whose official palette contains a color within ~30 RGB units of #ffb900 (#FFB900). Click through for the full brand color guide.

Microsoft#FFB900 · Microsoft YellowGoogle#FBBC05 · Google YellowVisa#F7B600 · Visa GoldFerrari#FFCC00 · Ferrari Yellow