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HEX FFAF17 - #FFAF17, RGB(255,175,23) Color


Color Name: Bright Yellow*
Hex Color Code: #FFAF17
RGB Color Code: RGB(255, 175, 23)
CMYK Values*: 0.0%, 31.4%, 91.0%, 0.0%



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What color is FFAF17?

The RGB color code for color number #FFAF17 is RGB(255, 175, 23). In the RGB color model, #FFAF17 has a red value of 255, a green value of 175, and a blue value of 23. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 0.0% cyan, 31.4% magenta, 91.0% yellow, and 0.0% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 39.3° (degrees), 100.0 % saturation, and 54.5 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, #FFAF17 has a hue of 39.3° (degrees), 91.0 % saturation and 100.0 % brightness/value.



Color FFAF17 is cool or warm?

Color FFAF17 is a warm color.



What is the LRV of #FFAF17? (For interior and product design)

FFAF17 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

#FFAF17

Light Color


Compare LRV 52 of #FFAF17 with dark and light Color




Is #FFAF17 Readable? WCAG Contrast Checker (For digital design)

Check if the color FFAF17 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 #FFAF17 color codes / color number / color space conversions - RGBA, HSL, HSV/HSB, HYZ, CMY, HWB, RYB


RGBA / RGB

RGB(255, 175, 23)
Red
255 (100.0%)
Green
175 (68.6%)
Blue
23 (9.0%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)

CMYK

Cyan
0.00%
Magenta
31.37%
Yellow
90.98%
Key
0.00%

HSL

HSL(39.31deg, 100.0 %, 54.5 %)

Hue
39.31°
Saturation
100.00 %.
Lightness
54.51 %.

RYB

RYB(75, 159, 3)
Red
75 (29.4%)
Yellow
159 (62.4%)
Blue
3 (1.3%)

HSV/HSB

Hue
39.31°
Saturation
90.98 %.
Brightness / Value
100.00 %.

HWB

H: 39.31°

W: 9.02 %

B: 0.00 %

XYZ

X : 56.72

Y : 51.98

Z : 7.85

YXY

Y1 : 51.98

X : 0.49

Y2 : 0.45

CMY

C : 0.00%

M : 31.37%

Y : 90.98%


LRV

~ 52 %

Munsell Color System

7.5YR 8.0/14

CIE-Lab

L : 77.27

A : 18.94

B : 77.55

CIE-Lch

L : 77.27

C : 79.83

H : 76.28

CIE-Luv

L : 77.27

U : 66.29

V : 75.99

Hunter-Lab

L : 72.1

A : 14.27

B : 44.01






Color Names, Similar Colors and Paint


Color Name of HEX #FFAF17

Here are the colors similar to FFAF17. 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.

#FFAA1D
Bright Yellow
ΔE - 2.06 (97.9% similar)
#FFA700
Chrome Yellow
ΔE - 2.47 (97.5% similar)
#F5A400
School Bus Yellow
ΔE - 2.83 (97.2% similar)
#FFA500
Orange (Web)
ΔE - 3.16 (96.8% similar)


Similar colors from Pantone, RAL and other color matching system


British Standard 4800

British Standard 4800 color similar/equivalent to FFAF17.

#FFAF15
BS 08-E-53 - Yellow
ΔE - 0.10 (99.9% similar)
#FFAC30
BS 06-E-50 - Apricot
ΔE - 2.73 (97.3% similar)
#FCAF3D
BS 08-D-41 - Yellow
ΔE - 3.01 (97.0% similar)
#F2AA4C
BS 06-D-41 - Orange
ΔE - 5.72 (94.3% similar)

Pantone PMS

Pantone PMS color similar/equivalent to FFAF17.

#FFAD00
PANTONE 2010 C
ΔE - 0.70 (99.3% similar)
#F2A900
PANTONE 130 C
ΔE - 2.61 (97.4% similar)
#FFB500
PANTONE 7549 C
ΔE - 2.67 (97.3% similar)
#F3AF22
PANTONE 4008 C
ΔE - 2.76 (97.2% similar)

RAL Classic

RAL Classic color similar/equivalent to FFAF17.

#F9A800
RAL 1003 - Signal Yellow
ΔE - 1.76 (98.2% similar)
#F7B500
RAL 1023 - Traffic Yellow
ΔE - 4.26 (95.7% similar)
#E49E00
RAL 1004 Golden Yellow
ΔE - 5.48 (94.5% similar)

Pantone TCX

Pantone TCX color similar/equivalent to FFAF17.


RAL Design

RAL Design color similar/equivalent to FFAF17.


Similar colors from Brand, Business, School, Organization, Sports, Flag

#FFA812
Dark Tangerine
ΔE - 2.40 (97.6% similar)



Paint color for Hex #FFAF17

Here are the paint colors similar to FFAF17. 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 FFAF17 similar/equivalent paint from Benjamin Moore. Conversion of hex #FFAF17 to Benjamin Moore

#FFAF00
Mardi Gras Gold (2019-10)
ΔE - 0.80 (99.2% similar)
#FFB229
Citrus Blast (2018-30)
ΔE - 1.03 (99.0% similar)
#FFB000
Bumble Bee Yellow (2020-10)
ΔE - 1.04 (99.0% similar)
#FFA706
Mandarin Orange (2018-20)
ΔE - 2.54 (97.5% similar)


Sherwin Williams

Hex color FFAF17 similar/equivalent paint from Sherwin Williams. Conversion of hex #FFAF17 to Sherwin Williams

#F8AC1D
Gusto Gold (SW 6904)
ΔE - 1.30 (98.7% similar)
#FDB702
Goldfinch (SW 6905)
ΔE - 3.68 (96.3% similar)
#F2AF46
Goldenrod (SW 6677)
ΔE - 4.11 (95.9% similar)
#EAAE47
Brittlebush (SW 6684)
ΔE - 5.20 (94.8% similar)


Behr

Hex color FFAF17 similar/equivalent paint from Behr. Conversion of hex #FFAF17 to Behr

#F9AB1D
Sunny Side Up (P270-7)
ΔE - 1.31 (98.7% similar)
#FFB729
Extreme Yellow (P260-7)
ΔE - 2.44 (97.6% similar)
#FFB737
Soft Boiled (P270-6)
ΔE - 2.46 (97.5% similar)
#F7B930
Yellow Groove (HDC-MD-02A)
ΔE - 4.54 (95.5% similar)


Dunn-Edwards

Hex color FFAF17 similar/equivalent paint from Dunn-Edwards. Conversion of hex #FFAF17 to Dunn-Edwards

#FFAA00
Flash of Orange (DEA 116)
ΔE - 1.47 (98.5% similar)
#FFAF37
Ripe Pumpkin (DE 5307)
ΔE - 2.60 (97.4% similar)
#F9B500
Yellow Summer (DEA 118)
ΔE - 3.82 (96.2% similar)
#F9B82B
Hot Sun (DE 5349)
ΔE - 3.88 (96.1% similar)


Valspar

Hex color FFAF17 similar/equivalent paint from Valspar. Conversion of hex #FFAF17 to Valspar

#FFA901
Kernel of Truth (V015-3)
ΔE - 1.80 (98.2% similar)
#FFA501
Orange Glow (3001-1A)
ΔE - 3.17 (96.8% similar)
#FFB701
Gold Abundance (3003-1A)
ΔE - 3.35 (96.7% similar)
#FFB64A
Just Ducky (V014-2)
ΔE - 3.78 (96.2% similar)


PPG Paints

Hex color FFAF17 similar/equivalent paint from PPG Paints. Conversion of hex #FFAF17 to PPG Paints

#FFBC35
Fall Gold (PPG1205-7)
ΔE - 3.94 (96.1% similar)
#F7B74E
Mango Margarita (PPG1204-7)
ΔE - 4.51 (95.5% similar)
#EBB454
Oro De Maya (PPG17-19)
ΔE - 6.33 (93.7% similar)


Farrow & Ball

Hex color FFAF17 similar/equivalent paint from Farrow & Ball. Conversion of hex #FFAF17 to Farrow & Ball

#D1C19F
Cord (16)
ΔE - 19.79 (80.2% similar)







Color Combinations


#FFAF17 color palettes and scheme combination


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.

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.

Triadic Color Palette

The triadic color palette has three colors separated by 120° in the RGB color wheel

Tetradic Color Palette

The tetradic colour scheme composed of two sets of complementary colors in a rectangular shape on the color wheel.




Complementary / Opposite Color



FFAF17
Bright Yellow*

1767FF
Ultramarine 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 #FFAF17?

Color that best contrast with #FFAF17 is #1767FF, color name is Ultramarine 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 #FFAF17?

Complementary or Opposite color for #FFAF17 is #1767FF, color name is Ultramarine Blue*.





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