Color #FFBB45 Color / Colour Code #FFBB45
This page shows the hex color code for color #ffbb45 (#FFBB45). The colour is a orange tone with 100% saturation and 64% lightness. Explore its conversions, colour palettes, gradients, accessibility data, and CSS code below.
Color Conversions
Accessibility Contrast
WCAG contrast ratios for #FFBB45 against common backgrounds.
Complementary Colors
#FFBB45 paired with its color wheel opposite for maximum contrast.
Analogous Colors
Hues at 8, 38, and 68 degrees for harmonious combinations.
Triadic Palette
Three colors at 38, 158, and 278 degrees.
Color Palettes Using #FFBB45
Five shades at lightness levels 15% through 85% while keeping hue at 38 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 38 to 83 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 38 with its complement at 218 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 #FFBB45
Lightness variations at hue 38 and 100% saturation.
CSS Gradients with #FFBB45
Design Use Cases for #FFBB45
High-Impact Accent
With 100% saturation, #FFBB45 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 64% lightness, #FFBB45 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
#FFBB45 sits in the orange range (hue 38). 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 #FFBB45 (hue 38) to its complement at hue 218. For a subtler effect, try pairing with an analogous color at hue 68. Use CSS: background: linear-gradient(135deg, #ffbb45, #478bff);
CSS Code for #FFBB45
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Colors visually similar to #FFBB45 based on RGB, lightness, and hue variations.
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About Color #FFBB45 (#FFBB45)
#FFBB45 is a orange color (colour) with RGB channel values of 255 red, 187 green, and 69 blue. The red channel is dominant by a ratio of 3.7:1 over the weakest channel. In HSL terms, the hue sits at 38 degrees with 100% saturation and 64% lightness, placing it in the warm range of the colour spectrum.
The perceived brightness of #FFBB45 is 194/255 using the ITU-R BT.601 luma formula (0.299R + 0.587G + 0.114B). This means it appears bright to the human eye and is best paired with dark text for readability. For print production, the CMYK equivalent is 0% cyan, 27% magenta, 73% yellow, and 0% key (black).
The WCAG contrast ratio of #FFBB45 against white is 1.69:1 and against black is 12.45:1. This does not meet AA requirements on white. Use it on dark backgrounds where it achieves 12.45:1, or use it exclusively for decorative purposes.
The complementary colour #478BFF creates maximum visual tension when paired with #FFBB45. For more harmonious color combinations, use the analogous colours #FF6047 and #E7FF47, 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 #FFBB45
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What color / colour is #FFBB45?
- #FFBB45 is Color #FFBB45, a orange color (colour) with RGB(255, 187, 69), HSL(38, 100%, 64%), and CMYK(0%, 27%, 73%, 0%). Its perceived brightness is 194/255.
- Is #FFBB45 accessible for text?
- Against white, #FFBB45 has a contrast ratio of 1.69:1 (fails AA for normal text). Against black, it has 12.45:1 (passes AA). Use the contrast checker tool for custom background pairings.
- What colours pair well with #FFBB45?
- The complementary colour is #478BFF (hue 218). For subtle color combinations, use analogous colours #FF6047 and #E7FF47. The triadic palette adds #47FFBC and #BC47FF for vibrant variety.
- How do I use #FFBB45 in CSS?
- Use any format: color: #ffbb45; or rgb(255, 187, 69); or hsl(38, 100%, 64%). For CSS custom properties: --color-primary: 38 100% 64%; 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.