Amber is a medium, vivid shade in the orange color family, with a warm feel. Its HEX code is #FFBF00, which equals rgb(255, 191, 0) in RGB and hsl(45, 100%, 50%) in HSL. In print terms it converts to roughly C0 M25 Y100 K0, although exact CMYK results depend on the paper and color profile.
- HEX
#FFBF00 - RGB
255, 191, 0 - HSL
45°, 100%, 50% - CMYK
0, 25, 100, 0 - Family
Orange - Tone
Medium, vivid
About Amber
Orange shades feel warm, friendly and optimistic. They sit between the intensity of red and the cheer of yellow, and work well for buttons, highlights and playful brands. It works well for buttons, headings, illustrations and brand accents. Text in black is the most readable choice on this color, with a contrast ratio of 12.70:1. Its complementary color is #0040FF.
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Amber color codes
| HEX | #FFBF00 |
|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(255, 191, 0) |
| HSL | hsl(45, 100%, 50%) |
| HSV | 45°, 100%, 100% |
| CMYK | 0%, 25%, 100%, 0% |
| Decimal | 16760576 |
Shades and tints of Amber
Lighter tints are mixed with white and darker shades are mixed with black.
- 50
#FFF4D5 - 100
#FFEAAA - 200
#FFDF80 - 300
#FFD455 - 400
#FFCA2B - 500
#FFBF00 - 600
#D59F00 - 700
#AA7F00 - 800
#806000 - 900
#554000 - 950
#2B2000
Color harmonies for Amber
- Complementary
#0040FF≈ Pure Sapphire - Analogous −30°
#FF4000≈ Orange Red - Analogous +30°
#BFFF00≈ Pure Chartreuse - Triadic +120°
#00FFBF≈ Pure Aquamarine - Triadic +240°
#BF00FF≈ Pure Grape - Split 150°
#00BFFF≈ Pure Peacock - Split 210°
#4000FF≈ Ultramarine
Contrast and accessibility of Amber
| Text color | Sample | Contrast ratio | WCAG |
|---|---|---|---|
| White text on Amber | Aa | 1.65:1 | Fails |
| Black text on Amber | Aa | 12.70:1 | AAA (excellent) |
CSS code for Amber
background-color: #FFBF00;color: #FFBF00;background-color: rgb(255, 191, 0);background-color: hsl(45, 100%, 50%);:root { --color-amber: #FFBF00; }class="bg-[#FFBF00]"Colors similar to Amber
- Pure Amber
#FFB200 - Pure Marigold
#FFCC00 - Gold
#FFD700 - Orange
#FFA500 - Bright Marigold
#E6BD19 - Medium Light Amber
#FFBF29 - Bright Gold
#E6D119 - Medium Dark Gold
#D6C100 - Saffron
#F4C430 - Medium Light Marigold
#FFD429 - Bright Amber
#E6A819 - Medium Light Tangerine
#FFA929
More orange shades
- Navajo White
#FFDEAD - Old Lace
#FDF5E6 - Orange Red
#FF4500 - Papaya Whip
#FFEFD5 - Sandy Brown
#F4A460 - Wheat
#F5DEB3 - Champagne
#F7E7CE - Bronze
#CD7F32 - Copper
#B87333 - Marigold
#EAA221 - Tangerine
#F28500
Frequently asked questions
What is the HEX code for Amber?
The HEX code for Amber is #FFBF00.
What is the RGB value of Amber?
Amber has an RGB value of 255, 191, 0 (rgb(255, 191, 0)). In HSL it is 45°, 100%, 50%.
What text color should I use on Amber?
Use black text on Amber. White text has a contrast ratio of 1.65:1 and black text has 12.70:1; WCAG AA requires at least 4.5:1 for normal text.
What color goes well with Amber?
The complementary color of Amber is #0040FF. Analogous colors #FF4000 and #BFFF00 also pair well.