HEX FFAF00 - #FFAF00, RGB(255,175,0) Color
| Color Name: | Bright Yellow* |
| Hex Color Code: | #FFAF00 |
| RGB Color Code: | RGB(255, 175, 0) |
| CMYK Values*: | 0.0%, 31.4%, 100.0%, 0.0% |
What color is FFAF00?
The RGB color code for color number #FFAF00 is RGB(255, 175, 0). In the RGB color model, #FFAF00 has a red value of 255, a green value of 175, and a blue value of 0. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 0.0% cyan, 31.4% magenta, 100.0% yellow, and 0.0% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 41.2° (degrees), 100.0 % saturation, and 50.0 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, #FFAF00 has a hue of 41.2° (degrees), 100.0 % saturation and 100.0 % brightness/value.
Color FFAF00 is cool or warm?
Color FFAF00 is a warm color.
What is the LRV of #FFAF00? (For interior and product design)
FFAF00 has an LRV of nearly 52. 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
#FFAF00
Light Color
Compare LRV 52 of #FFAF00 with dark and light Color
Is #FFAF00 Readable? WCAG Contrast Checker (For digital design)
Check if the color FFAF00 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 #FFAF00 color codes / color number / color space conversions - RGBA, HSL, HSV/HSB, HYZ, CMY, HWB, RYB
RGBA / RGB
RGB(255, 175, 0)
Red
255 (100.0%)
Green
175 (68.6%)
Blue
0 (0.0%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)
CMYK
Cyan
0.00%
Magenta
31.37%
Yellow
100.00%
Key
0.00%
HSL
HSL(41.18deg, 100.0 %, 50.0 %)
Hue
41.18°
Saturation
100.00 %.
Lightness
50.00 %.
RYB
RYB(80, 175, 0)
Red
80 (31.4%)
Yellow
175 (68.6%)
Blue
0 (0.0%)
HSV/HSB
Hue
41.18°
Saturation
100.00 %.
Brightness / Value
100.00 %.
HWB
H: 41.18°
W: 0.00 %
B: 0.00 %
XYZ
X : 56.57
Y : 51.92
Z : 7.04
YXY
Y1 : 51.92
X : 0.49
Y2 : 0.45
CMY
C : 0.00%
M : 31.37%
Y : 100.00%
LRV
~ 51.9 %
Munsell Color System
7.5YR 8.0/18
CIE-Lab
L : 77.23
A : 18.72
B : 80.47
CIE-Lch
L : 77.23
C : 82.62
H : 76.91
CIE-Luv
L : 77.23
U : 66.62
V : 77.55
Hunter-Lab
L : 72.06
A : 14.04
B : 44.65
Color Names and Paint
Color Name of HEX #FFAF00
Here are the colors similar to FFAF00. 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
British Standard 4800
British Standard 4800 color similar/equivalent to FFAF00.
Pantone PMS
Pantone PMS color similar/equivalent to FFAF00.
RAL Classic
RAL Classic color similar/equivalent to FFAF00.
RAL Design
RAL Design color similar/equivalent to FFAF00.
Pantone TCX
Pantone TCX color similar/equivalent to FFAF00.
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Paint color for Hex #FFAF00
Here are the paint colors similar to FFAF00. 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 FFAF00 similar/equivalent paint from Benjamin Moore. Conversion of hex #FFAF00 to Benjamin Moore
Sherwin Williams
Hex color FFAF00 similar/equivalent paint from Sherwin Williams. Conversion of hex #FFAF00 to Sherwin Williams
Dunn-Edwards
Hex color FFAF00 similar/equivalent paint from Dunn-Edwards. Conversion of hex #FFAF00 to Dunn-Edwards
Behr
Hex color FFAF00 similar/equivalent paint from Behr. Conversion of hex #FFAF00 to Behr
Valspar
Hex color FFAF00 similar/equivalent paint from Valspar. Conversion of hex #FFAF00 to Valspar
PPG Paints
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Color Combinations
#FFAF00 color palettes and scheme combination
664600
996900
CC8C00
FFAF00
FFBF33
FFCF66
FFDF99
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.
FF0050
FF3000
FFAF00
CFFF00
50FF00
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.
FFAF00
00FFAF
AF00FF
Triadic Color Palette
The triadic color palette has three colors separated by 120° in the RGB color wheel
FFAF00
00FF30
0050FF
FF00CF
Tetradic Color Palette
The tetradic colour scheme composed of two sets of complementary colors in a rectangular shape on the color wheel.
FFAF00
FFB719
FFBF33
FFC74C
FFCF66
FFD77F
FFDF99
FFE7B2
FFEFCC
FFF7E5
FFFFFF
FFAF00
E59D00
CC8C00
B27A00
996900
7F5700
664500
4C3400
332300
191100
000000
Complementary / Opposite Color
FFAF00
Bright Yellow*
0050FF
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 #FFAF00?
Color that best contrast with #FFAF00 is #0050FF,
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 #FFAF00?
Complementary or Opposite color for #FFAF00 is #0050FF, color name is Neon Blue*.
Color Images and Mockup
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