What is the HEX code for Orange and Yellow mixed?

When Orange (#FF8000) and Yellow (#FFFF00) are mixed equally, the result is Amber / Gold with HEX code #FFC200.

What is the approximate Pantone™ match for Orange and Yellow mixed?

The closest approximate Pantone™ match for the mix of Orange and Yellow is 123 C (ΔE 2.8). This is a mathematical approximation, not an officially certified Pantone value.

What Color Does Orange and Yellow Make?

Q: What Color Does Orange and Yellow Make?

Mixing Orange and Yellow produces Amber / Gold. The resulting color has a HEX code of #FFC200 and RGB values of rgb(255, 194, 0).

Orange#FF8000

Yellow#FFFF00

#FFC200

Amber / Gold

#FFC200

Amber / Gold

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HEX#FFC200

RGBrgb(255, 194, 0)

HSLhsl(46°, 100%, 50%)

CMYKcmyk(0%, 24%, 100%, 0%)

CIELABLab(81.8, 8.8, 83.5)

Pantone™ Approximations

123 CVery close (ΔE 2.8)

116 CClose (ΔE 3.9)

136 CClose (ΔE 4.0)

Pantone™ values shown are mathematical approximations, not official Pantone colors. Pantone® is a registered trademark of Pantone LLC.

RAL (approx.)

RAL 1003Signal yellowClose (ΔE 5.8)

RAL 1023Traffic yellowApproximate (ΔE 6.3)

RAL 1017Saffron yellowApproximate (ΔE 6.4)

Pantone® and RAL® codes shown are mathematical approximations calculated by color distance (ΔE CIEDE2000). They are not officially certified values.

About This Color Combination

Orange and yellow mixed together produce amber and gold tones, among the warmest and most luminous colors available to artists and designers. The rich, honeyed quality of amber has made it a symbol of warmth, wisdom, and preciousness across cultures. More orange creates a deeper amber; more yellow produces a brighter, sunnier gold.

Usage Tips

In painting, amber-gold tones are essential for capturing warm light, autumn foliage, and harvest scenes. Interior designers use amber and gold accents to create opulent, welcoming atmospheres — particularly effective in dining rooms and lobbies. In graphic design, gold communicates premium quality and heritage — pair it with navy or deep green for classic luxury branding. Amber lighting in photography creates warm, nostalgic moods.

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