#FFB300
Vivid Yellow
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HSL
About #FFB300 Vivid Yellow
#FFB300 is a vivid yellow color. In the RGB color model, it is composed of 255 red, 179 green, and 0 blue. In the HSL color space, it has a hue of 42°, 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 #FFB300 in your CSS, SCSS, or Tailwind projects.
Color Properties
42°
Hue
100%
Saturation
50%
Lightness
Vivid Yellow
Color Harmonies
Colors that work well with #FFB300 based on color theory.
Accessibility
WCAG 2.1 contrast ratio of #FFB300 against white and black backgrounds.
Aa#FFB300 on White
Contrast Ratio1.79:1
AA ✗AA Large ✗AAA ✗
Aa#FFB300 on Black
Contrast Ratio11.7:1
AA ✓AA Large ✓AAA ✓
Color Conversion Table
Complete conversion of #FFB300 across different color formats.
| Format | Value |
|---|---|
| HEX | #FFB300 |
| RGB | rgb(255, 179, 0) |
| HSL | hsl(42, 100%, 50%) |
| RGB Decimal | 255, 179, 0 |
| RGB Percent | 100.0%, 70.2%, 0.0% |
| CMYK (approx.) | 0%, 30%, 100%, 0% |
Related Palettes
12 palettes using #FFB300 or similar colors