#FF9900
Vivid Yellow
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HSL
About #FF9900 Vivid Yellow
#FF9900 is a vivid yellow color. In the RGB color model, it is composed of 255 red, 153 green, and 0 blue. In the HSL color space, it has a hue of 36°, saturation of 100%, and lightness of 50%.
This color has a medium lightness value, making it a balanced tone ideal for both text and UI elements. With high saturation, it appears vibrant and eye-catching.
CSS Code
Use #FF9900 in your CSS, SCSS, or Tailwind projects.
Color Properties
36°
Hue
100%
Saturation
50%
Lightness
Vivid Yellow
Color Harmonies
Colors that work well with #FF9900 based on color theory.
Accessibility
WCAG 2.1 contrast ratio of #FF9900 against white and black backgrounds.
Aa#FF9900 on White
Contrast Ratio2.14:1
AA ✗AA Large ✗AAA ✗
Aa#FF9900 on Black
Contrast Ratio9.81:1
AA ✓AA Large ✓AAA ✓
Color Conversion Table
Complete conversion of #FF9900 across different color formats.
| Format | Value |
|---|---|
| HEX | #FF9900 |
| RGB | rgb(255, 153, 0) |
| HSL | hsl(36, 100%, 50%) |
| RGB Decimal | 255, 153, 0 |
| RGB Percent | 100.0%, 60.0%, 0.0% |
| CMYK (approx.) | 0%, 40%, 100%, 0% |
Related Palettes
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