HEX FFAD00 - #FFAD00, RGB(255,173,0) Color
| Color Name: | Bright Yellow* |
| Hex Color Code: | #FFAD00 |
| RGB Color Code: | RGB(255, 173, 0) |
| CMYK Values*: | 0.0%, 32.2%, 100.0%, 0.0% |
What color is FFAD00?
The RGB color code for color number #FFAD00 is RGB(255, 173, 0). In the RGB color model, #FFAD00 has a red value of 255, a green value of 173, and a blue value of 0. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 0.0% cyan, 32.2% magenta, 100.0% yellow, and 0.0% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 40.7° (degrees), 100.0 % saturation, and 50.0 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, #FFAD00 has a hue of 40.7° (degrees), 100.0 % saturation and 100.0 % brightness/value.
Color FFAD00 is cool or warm?
Color FFAD00 is a warm color.
What is the LRV of #FFAD00? (For interior and product design)
FFAD00 has an LRV of nearly 51. By LRV value, it is a medium light color.
Light Reflectance Value (LRV) is a measure of how much visible light is reflected off a surface. It is a number on a scale of 0 to 100, with 0 being pure black and 100 being pure white. The higher the LRV, the more light the color reflects and the lighter it will appear.
Dark Color
#FFAD00
Light Color
Compare LRV 51 of #FFAD00 with dark and light Color
Is #FFAD00 Readable? WCAG Contrast Checker (For digital design)
Check if the color FFAD00 meets Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) standards, minimum contrast ratio standards between text and background colors. The WCAG (Web Content Accessibility Guidelines) provides global standards for readable web content.
WCAG Recommendations - Large Text: above 18pt or 14pt bold. Normal Text: below 18pt or 14pt bold.
- Minimum contrast ratio (AA): 4.5 for normal text and 3 for large text.
- Enhanced contrast ratio (AAA): 7 for normal text and 4.5 for large text.
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Color Codes - Color Space Conversions
HEX #FFAD00 color codes / color number / color space conversions - RGBA, HSL, HSV/HSB, HYZ, CMY, HWB, RYB
RGBA / RGB
RGB(255, 173, 0)
Red
255 (100.0%)
Green
173 (67.8%)
Blue
0 (0.0%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)
CMYK
Cyan
0.00%
Magenta
32.16%
Yellow
100.00%
Key
0.00%
HSL
HSL(40.71deg, 100.0 %, 50.0 %)
Hue
40.71°
Saturation
100.00 %.
Lightness
50.00 %.
RYB
RYB(82, 173, 0)
Red
82 (32.2%)
Yellow
173 (67.8%)
Blue
0 (0.0%)
HSV/HSB
Hue
40.71°
Saturation
100.00 %.
Brightness / Value
100.00 %.
HWB
H: 40.71°
W: 0.00 %
B: 0.00 %
XYZ
X : 56.18
Y : 51.15
Z : 6.91
YXY
Y1 : 51.15
X : 0.49
Y2 : 0.45
CMY
C : 0.00%
M : 32.16%
Y : 100.00%
LRV
~ 51.1 %
Munsell Color System
7.5YR 8.0/20
CIE-Lab
L : 76.77
A : 19.76
B : 80.16
CIE-Lch
L : 76.77
C : 82.56
H : 76.15
CIE-Luv
L : 76.77
U : 68.26
V : 76.84
Hunter-Lab
L : 71.52
A : 15.07
B : 44.33
Color Names and Paint
Color Name of HEX #FFAD00
Here are the colors similar to FFAD00. Delta E (ΔE) is the measure of the difference between two colors. Delta E is measured on a scale from 0 to 100, where 0 means exact match, and 100 is the highest difference.
Similar colors from Pantone, RAL and other color matching system
Pantone PMS
Pantone PMS color similar/equivalent to FFAD00.
British Standard 4800
British Standard 4800 color similar/equivalent to FFAD00.
RAL Classic
RAL Classic color similar/equivalent to FFAD00.
Pantone TCX
Pantone TCX color similar/equivalent to FFAD00.
RAL Design
RAL Design color similar/equivalent to FFAD00.
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Paint color for Hex #FFAD00
Here are the paint colors similar to FFAD00. Delta E (ΔE) is the measure of the difference between two colors. Delta E is measured on a scale from 0 to 100, where 0 means exact match, and 100 is the highest difference.
Benjamin Moore
Hex color FFAD00 similar/equivalent paint from Benjamin Moore. Conversion of hex #FFAD00 to Benjamin Moore
Dunn-Edwards
Hex color FFAD00 similar/equivalent paint from Dunn-Edwards. Conversion of hex #FFAD00 to Dunn-Edwards
Behr
Hex color FFAD00 similar/equivalent paint from Behr. Conversion of hex #FFAD00 to Behr
Valspar
Hex color FFAD00 similar/equivalent paint from Valspar. Conversion of hex #FFAD00 to Valspar
Sherwin Williams
Hex color FFAD00 similar/equivalent paint from Sherwin Williams. Conversion of hex #FFAD00 to Sherwin Williams
PPG Paints
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Color Combinations
#FFAD00 color palettes and scheme combination
664500
996800
CC8A00
FFAD00
FFBD33
FFCE66
FFDE99
Monochromatic Color Palette
Monochromatic colors belong to the same hue angle but different tints and shades. Monochromatic color palette can be generated by keeping the exact hue of the base color and then changing the saturation and lightness.
FF0052
FF2D00
FFAD00
D1FF00
52FF00
Analogous Color Palette
Analogous colors are a group of colors adjacent to each other on a color wheel. Group of these adjacent colors forms Analogous color scheme Palette. Analogous Palette can be generated by increasing or decreasing the hue value by 30 points.
FFAD00
00FFAD
AD00FF
Triadic Color Palette
The triadic color palette has three colors separated by 120° in the RGB color wheel
FFAD00
00FF2D
0052FF
FF00D2
Tetradic Color Palette
The tetradic colour scheme composed of two sets of complementary colors in a rectangular shape on the color wheel.
FFAD00
FFB519
FFBD33
FFC54C
FFCD66
FFD67F
FFDE99
FFE6B2
FFEECC
FFF6E5
FFFFFF
FFAD00
E59B00
CC8A00
B27900
996700
7F5600
664500
4C3300
332200
191100
000000
Complementary / Opposite Color
FFAD00
Bright Yellow*
0052FF
Neon Blue*
Complementary / Opposite Color
Complementary colors are pairs of colors which, when combined or mixed, cancel each other out (lose hue) by producing a grayscale color like white or black. When placed next to each other, they create the strongest contrast for those two colors. Complementary colors also called opposite colors. Complementary color schemes are created using two opposite colors on the color wheel. The examples are red–cyan, green–magenta, and blue–yellow.
What is the contrasting color of #FFAD00?
Color that best contrast with #FFAD00 is #0052FF,
color name is Neon Blue*
Contrast indicates a strong difference in color. Contrasting color can be found several ways,
Complimentary contrast is one of them. Complementary contrast colors are opposite each other on the color wheel.
What color compliments #FFAD00?
Complementary or Opposite color for #FFAD00 is #0052FF, color name is Neon Blue*.
Color Images and Mockup
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