Color Information

Orange

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HEX Format
#F9C42A
RGB Values
249, 196, 42
HSL Values
45°, 95%, 57%
CMYK Values
0%, 21%, 83%, 2%

Color Variations & Tints

  • #FBDA74

    Lightness: 72%

  • #FBD35B

    Lightness: 67%

  • #FACC42

    Lightness: 62%

  • #F9C42A

    Lightness: 57%

    Current color
  • #F9BF10

    Lightness: 52%

  • #EAB106

    Lightness: 47%

  • #D19E05

    Lightness: 42%

Accessibility

White Text
1.6
FAIL
Black Text
13.0
PASS
WCAG AA
PASS
WCAG AAA
PASS

Accessibility Guide

Contrast Ratios
Higher values (4.5+) ensure better readability for users with visual impairments.
WCAG AA Standard
Minimum requirement: 4.5:1 contrast for normal text, 3:1 for large text.
WCAG AAA Standard
Enhanced level: 7:1 contrast for normal text, 4.5:1 for large text.

Color Harmonies

  • Complementary

    Colors opposite on the color wheel, creating high contrast

  • Triadic

    Three evenly spaced colors forming a triangle on the color wheel

  • Analogous

    Adjacent colors on the color wheel, creating harmony and unity

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