#FFAE57 Color Information

Hex color code: #FFAE57

The hex color #FFAE57 is a bold orange with RGB values of (255, 174, 87) and HSL of (31°, 100%, 67%). It is often used for branding and logos.

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Color NameSandy Brown

HEX

#FFAE57

RGB

255, 174, 87

HSL

31°, 100%, 67%

CMYK

0%, 32%, 66%, 0%

Shades

CSS Usage

color: #FFAE57;
background-color: #FFAE57;
border-color: #FFAE57;
box-shadow: 0 0 10px #FFAE57;
border: 2px solid #FFAE57;

Tailwind Usage

bg-[#FFAE57]
text-[#FFAE57]
border-[#FFAE57]
shadow-[0_0_10px_FFAE57]

Generate Gradient

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Gradient CSS

background: linear-gradient(90deg, #FFAE57, #FF5733);

Preview in UI

Button

.btn-primary { background-color: #FFAE57; color: #000000; }

Badge

New Feature

.badge { background-color: #FFAE57; 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 #FFAE57; background-color: #FFAE5715; }

Alert / Toast

This is an alert using your color as accent.

.alert { background-color: #FFAE5720; border-left: 4px solid #FFAE57; }

Link / Accent

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

a { color: #FFAE57; }

Related Colors

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Color Theory

Relationships based on the position of #FFAE57 in the color wheel.

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RGB, HSL and CMYK Values

RGB

255, 174, 87

Red: 255 / Green: 174 / Blue: 87

HSL

31°, 100%, 67%

Hue: 31° / Saturation: 100% / Lightness: 67%

CMYK

0%, 32%, 66%, 0%

Cyan: 0% / Magenta: 32% / Yellow: 66% / Key: 0%

What color is #FFAE57?

#FFAE57 is a highly saturated hue associated with energy and excitement.

Color Shades

Complementary Colors

57A8FF

Color Palette

HEX to RGB

Convert #FFAE57 to RGB:

rgb(255, 174, 87)HEX to RGB Converter →

HEX to HSL

Convert #FFAE57 to HSL:

hsl(31, 100%, 67%)RGB to HSL Converter →

HEX to CMYK

Convert #FFAE57 to CMYK:

cmyk(0%, 32%, 66%, 0%)Color Converter →

Color Meaning and Usage

#FFAE57 is a striking orange color with RGB values of 255, 174, 87 and HSL of 31°, 100%, 67%. This highly saturated hue evokes energy and excitement, making it suitable for popular for illustrations and friendly visual themes. Lighter variations like #FFFFFF create softer gradients.

The complementary color of #FFAE57 is #57A8FF, creating high-contrast pairings. For softer combinations, try analogous colors like #FF5A57.

Use #FFAE57 in CSS: color: #FFAE57 or background-color: #FFAE57. Create palettes with Color Palette Generator or check contrast with Contrast Checker.

Contrast with #FFAE57

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

Contrast Ratio: 11.44:1

WCAG AA: Pass

WCAG AAA: Pass

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #FFAE57?

#FFAE57 is a striking orange color - a highly saturated hue that evokes energy and excitement.

What is the RGB value of #FFAE57?

#FFAE57 in RGB is (255, 174, 87) - 255 red, 174 green, and 87 blue.

How to use #FFAE57 in CSS?

Use #FFAE57 directly in your CSS properties like color or background-color.

What colors go well with #FFAE57?

#57A8FF (complementary), #FF5A57 (analogous), and #FF890A (lighter shade) work well with #FFAE57.