Color #FFAA3A Color / Colour Code #FFAA3A
This page shows the hex color code for color #ffaa3a (#FFAA3A). The colour is a orange tone with 100% saturation and 61% lightness. Explore its conversions, colour palettes, gradients, accessibility data, and CSS code below.
Color Conversions
Accessibility Contrast
WCAG contrast ratios for #FFAA3A against common backgrounds.
Complementary Colors
#FFAA3A paired with its color wheel opposite for maximum contrast.
Analogous Colors
Hues at 4, 34, and 64 degrees for harmonious combinations.
Triadic Palette
Three colors at 34, 154, and 274 degrees.
Color Palettes Using #FFAA3A
Five shades at lightness levels 15% through 85% while keeping hue at 34 and saturation at 100%. Use the darkest shade for text and the lightest for backgrounds to build a cohesive single-hue design system.
Adjacent hues from 34 to 79 degrees create a warm, unified palette. This analogous scheme works for marketing materials, seasonal campaigns, and any design that needs visual warmth without clashing colors.
Combines the base color at hue 34 with its complement at 214 and two adjacent cool tones. This split-complementary approach provides strong visual contrast while remaining more balanced than a pure complementary scheme.
Five evenly spaced hues at 40% saturation and 80% lightness. Pastels are gentle on the eyes and work well for dashboards, onboarding screens, category tags, and any interface where multiple distinct colors are needed without visual aggression.
Shades & Tints of #FFAA3A
Lightness variations at hue 34 and 100% saturation.
CSS Gradients with #FFAA3A
Design Use Cases for #FFAA3A
High-Impact Accent
With 100% saturation, #FFAA3A is highly vivid. Reserve this for elements that need maximum attention: primary action buttons, notification badges, error states, or promotional banners. Use sparingly alongside neutral tones to avoid visual fatigue.
Soft Accent & Highlight
With 61% lightness, #FFAA3A has a softer, more approachable quality. It works well for hover states, subtle highlights, progress indicators, and secondary UI elements. This lightness range is particularly effective for tag backgrounds and status indicators.
Warmth & Enthusiasm
#FFAA3A sits in the orange range (hue 34). Orange combines the energy of red with the warmth of yellow. It works naturally for progress indicators, pricing highlights, "new" badges, and friendly call-to-action buttons. Food and fitness brands frequently use this hue range.
Gradient Pairing
Create a gradient from #FFAA3A (hue 34) to its complement at hue 214. For a subtler effect, try pairing with an analogous color at hue 64. Use CSS: background: linear-gradient(135deg, #ffaa3a, #388eff);
CSS Code for #FFAA3A
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About Color #FFAA3A (#FFAA3A)
#FFAA3A is a orange color (colour) with RGB channel values of 255 red, 170 green, and 58 blue. The red channel is dominant by a ratio of 4.4:1 over the weakest channel. In HSL terms, the hue sits at 34 degrees with 100% saturation and 61% lightness, placing it in the warm range of the colour spectrum.
The perceived brightness of #FFAA3A is 183/255 using the ITU-R BT.601 luma formula (0.299R + 0.587G + 0.114B). This is a medium-brightness color that can work with either dark or light text depending on font weight and size. For print production, the CMYK equivalent is 0% cyan, 33% magenta, 77% yellow, and 0% key (black).
The WCAG contrast ratio of #FFAA3A against white is 1.90:1 and against black is 11.06:1. This does not meet AA requirements on white. Use it on dark backgrounds where it achieves 11.06:1, or use it exclusively for decorative purposes.
The complementary colour #388EFF creates maximum visual tension when paired with #FFAA3A. For more harmonious color combinations, use the analogous colours #FF4538 and #F2FF38, which sit 30 degrees on either side of the hue wheel. To build a complete design system, start with the monochromatic scale above for consistent shade variations, then add one complementary or triadic accent for interactive elements.
How to Explore Color #FFAA3A
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What color / colour is #FFAA3A?
- #FFAA3A is Color #FFAA3A, a orange color (colour) with RGB(255, 170, 58), HSL(34, 100%, 61%), and CMYK(0%, 33%, 77%, 0%). Its perceived brightness is 183/255.
- Is #FFAA3A accessible for text?
- Against white, #FFAA3A has a contrast ratio of 1.90:1 (fails AA for normal text). Against black, it has 11.06:1 (passes AA). Use the contrast checker tool for custom background pairings.
- What colours pair well with #FFAA3A?
- The complementary colour is #388EFF (hue 214). For subtle color combinations, use analogous colours #FF4538 and #F2FF38. The triadic palette adds #38FFA9 and #A938FF for vibrant variety.
- How do I use #FFAA3A in CSS?
- Use any format: color: #ffaa3a; or rgb(255, 170, 58); or hsl(34, 100%, 61%). For CSS custom properties: --color-primary: 34 100% 61%; then use it as hsl(var(--color-primary)).
- Is this color / colour explorer free?
- Yes, completely free with no signup required. All colour calculations run in your browser. You can explore any valid hex color code, not just the pre-generated palette.