#F0AE3D Color Information

Hex color code: #F0AE3D

A vivid orange shade, #F0AE3D appears as (240, 174, 61) in RGB and (38°, 86%, 59%) in HSL. It is commonly used in modern UI design.

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Color NameSandy Brown

HEX

#F0AE3D

RGB

240, 174, 61

HSL

38°, 86%, 59%

CMYK

0%, 27%, 75%, 6%

Shades

CSS Usage

color: #F0AE3D;
background-color: #F0AE3D;
border-color: #F0AE3D;
box-shadow: 0 0 10px #F0AE3D;
border: 2px solid #F0AE3D;

Tailwind Usage

bg-[#F0AE3D]
text-[#F0AE3D]
border-[#F0AE3D]
shadow-[0_0_10px_F0AE3D]

Generate Gradient

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Gradient CSS

background: linear-gradient(90deg, #F0AE3D, #FF5733);

Preview in UI

Button

.btn-primary { background-color: #F0AE3D; color: #000000; }

Badge

New Feature

.badge { background-color: #F0AE3D; color: #000000; }

Text Highlight

The quick brown fox jumps over the lazy dog. highlighted text example shows how the color looks as a text highlight.

Card

Card Title

This card uses your color as a border accent.

.card-accent { border: 2px solid #F0AE3D; background-color: #F0AE3D15; }

Alert / Toast

This is an alert using your color as accent.

.alert { background-color: #F0AE3D20; border-left: 4px solid #F0AE3D; }

Link / Accent

This is a paragraph with a link using your color. The color can be applied to interactive elements.

a { color: #F0AE3D; }

Related Colors

Complementary

Analogous

Triadic

Split Complementary

Tetradic

Monochromatic

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Color Theory

Relationships based on the position of #F0AE3D in the color wheel.

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RGB, HSL and CMYK Values

RGB

240, 174, 61

Red: 240 / Green: 174 / Blue: 61

HSL

38°, 86%, 59%

Hue: 38° / Saturation: 86% / Lightness: 59%

CMYK

0%, 27%, 75%, 6%

Cyan: 0% / Magenta: 27% / Yellow: 75% / Key: 6%

What color is #F0AE3D?

#F0AE3D is a highly saturated hue associated with energy and excitement.

Color Shades

Complementary Colors

3D7EF0

Color Palette

HEX to RGB

Convert #F0AE3D to RGB:

rgb(240, 174, 61)HEX to RGB Converter →

HEX to HSL

Convert #F0AE3D to HSL:

hsl(38, 86%, 59%)RGB to HSL Converter →

HEX to CMYK

Convert #F0AE3D to CMYK:

cmyk(0%, 27%, 75%, 6%)Color Converter →

Color Meaning and Usage

A bold orange tone, #F0AE3D has RGB (240, 174, 61) and HSL (38°, 86%, 59%). Known for evoking energy and excitement, this highly saturated hue is popular in mobile app design. Lighter variations like #FFFFFF create softer gradients.

The complementary color of #F0AE3D is #3D7EF0, creating high-contrast pairings. For softer combinations, try analogous colors like #F0553D.

Use #F0AE3D in CSS: color: #F0AE3D or background-color: #F0AE3D. Create palettes with Color Palette Generator or check contrast with Contrast Checker.

Contrast with #F0AE3D

Sample text on this color - The quick brown fox jumps over the lazy dog.

Contrast Ratio: 10.83:1

WCAG AA: Pass

WCAG AAA: Pass

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #F0AE3D?

#F0AE3D is a bold orange color - a highly saturated hue that evokes energy and excitement.

What is the RGB value of #F0AE3D?

#F0AE3D in RGB is (240, 174, 61) - 240 red, 174 green, and 61 blue.

How to use #F0AE3D in CSS?

Use #F0AE3D directly in your CSS properties like color or background-color.

What colors go well with #F0AE3D?

#3D7EF0 (complementary), #F0553D (analogous), and #D18A10 (lighter shade) work well with #F0AE3D.