#FFBF00 HEX Color

#FFBF00rgb(255, 191, 0)

About #FFBF00

#FFBF00 (#FFBF00) is a warm, mid, vivid yellow tone with a hue of 45°, saturation of 100% and lightness of 50%. It works well for highlights and friendly designs and conveys a cheerful feeling. On a white background it reaches a contrast ratio of 1.65:1, while on black it reaches 12.70:1 — so prefer black text when using #FFBF00 as a background.

Color Codes

HEX#FFBF00

RGBrgb(255, 191, 0)

HSLhsl(45°, 100%, 50%)

CMYKcmyk(0%, 25%, 100%, 0%)

CIELABLab(81, 10.4, 83)

Accessibility & Contrast

On white

1.65:1

AA Normal

AA Large

AAA Normal

AAA Large

On black

12.70:1

AA Normal

AA Large

AAA Normal

AAA Large

Recommendation: when using #FFBF00 as a background, use black text for the highest contrast.

Color Schemes

Tints & Shades

Tints (mixed with white)

Shades (mixed with black)

CSS Code Snippets

background-color: #FFBF00;

color: #FFBF00;

border: 2px solid #FFBF00;

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #FFBF00, #0040ff);

Code Export

css

:root {
  --color-primary: #ffbf00;
  --color-primary-rgb: 255, 191, 0;
  --color-primary-hsl: 45, 100%, 50%;
}

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the name of color #FFBF00?

Color #FFBF00 does not have an official CSS name. It is a warm, mid, vivid yellow tone (HSL 45°, 100%, 50%).

Is #FFBF00 a warm or cool color?

#FFBF00 (#FFBF00) is a warm color. With a hue of 45°, it falls in the yellow family.

What colors go well with #FFBF00?

Colors that pair well with #FFBF00 (#FFBF00) include its complementary color (#0040FF), neutral whites and warm creams, and analogous yellow tones for harmonious palettes.