#FFAA00 Color Information

Hex color code: #FFAA00

#FFAA00 is a striking orange color. In RGB it is (255, 170, 0), and in HSL it is (40°, 100%, 50%). It is popular in mobile app design.

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Color NameOrange

HEX

#FFAA00

RGB

255, 170, 0

HSL

40°, 100%, 50%

CMYK

0%, 33%, 100%, 0%

Shades

CSS Usage

color: #FFAA00;
background-color: #FFAA00;
border-color: #FFAA00;
box-shadow: 0 0 10px #FFAA00;
border: 2px solid #FFAA00;

Tailwind Usage

bg-[#FFAA00]
text-[#FFAA00]
border-[#FFAA00]
shadow-[0_0_10px_FFAA00]

Generate Gradient

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Gradient CSS

background: linear-gradient(90deg, #FFAA00, #FF5733);

Preview in UI

Button

.btn-primary { background-color: #FFAA00; color: #000000; }

Badge

New Feature

.badge { background-color: #FFAA00; 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 #FFAA00; background-color: #FFAA0015; }

Alert / Toast

This is an alert using your color as accent.

.alert { background-color: #FFAA0020; border-left: 4px solid #FFAA00; }

Link / Accent

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

a { color: #FFAA00; }

Related Colors

Complementary

Analogous

Triadic

Split Complementary

Tetradic

Monochromatic

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Color Theory

Relationships based on the position of #FFAA00 in the color wheel.

● Current● Complementary● Triadic● Analogous

RGB, HSL and CMYK Values

RGB

255, 170, 0

Red: 255 / Green: 170 / Blue: 0

HSL

40°, 100%, 50%

Hue: 40° / Saturation: 100% / Lightness: 50%

CMYK

0%, 33%, 100%, 0%

Cyan: 0% / Magenta: 33% / Yellow: 100% / Key: 0%

What color is #FFAA00?

#FFAA00 is a highly saturated hue associated with energy and excitement.

Color Shades

Complementary Colors

0055FF

Color Palette

HEX to RGB

Convert #FFAA00 to RGB:

rgb(255, 170, 0)HEX to RGB Converter →

HEX to HSL

Convert #FFAA00 to HSL:

hsl(40, 100%, 50%)RGB to HSL Converter →

HEX to CMYK

Convert #FFAA00 to CMYK:

cmyk(0%, 33%, 100%, 0%)Color Converter →

Color Meaning and Usage

A bold orange tone, #FFAA00 has RGB (255, 170, 0) and HSL (40°, 100%, 50%). Known for evoking energy and excitement, this highly saturated hue is a common choice for dashboards and SaaS products. Lighter variations like #FFFFFF create softer gradients.

The complementary color of #FFAA00 is #0055FF, creating high-contrast pairings. For softer combinations, try analogous colors like #FF2A00.

Use #FFAA00 in CSS: color: #FFAA00 or background-color: #FFAA00. Create palettes with Color Palette Generator or check contrast with Contrast Checker.

Contrast with #FFAA00

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

Contrast Ratio: 11.00:1

WCAG AA: Pass

WCAG AAA: Pass

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #FFAA00?

#FFAA00 is a bold orange color - a highly saturated hue that evokes energy and excitement.

What is the RGB value of #FFAA00?

#FFAA00 in RGB is (255, 170, 0) - 255 red, 170 green, and 0 blue.

How to use #FFAA00 in CSS?

Use #FFAA00 directly in your CSS properties like color or background-color.

What colors go well with #FFAA00?

#0055FF (complementary), #FF2A00 (analogous), and #B37700 (lighter shade) work well with #FFAA00.