What Color Does Orange and Yellow Make?

Orange#FF8000
+
Yellow#FFFF00
=
#FFC200
Amber / Gold

#FFC200

Amber / Gold

HEX#FFC200
RGBrgb(255, 194, 0)
HSLhsl(46°, 100%, 50%)
CMYKcmyk(0%, 24%, 100%, 0%)
CIELABLab(81.8, 8.8, 83.5)

Pantone (approx.)

123 CVery close (ΔE 2.8)
116 CClose (ΔE 3.9)
136 CClose (ΔE 4.0)

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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