#F28500
- RGB
- 242, 133, 0
- Brightness
- 167.0
- HSL (°,%,%)
- 33°, 100%, 47%
- HSV V %
- 95%
- Lab
- 66.3, 35.2, 72.6
- CMYK (%)
- 0%, 45%, 100%, 5%
- PNG size
- 6.1 KB
- Tone / Feel
- mid, intense warm hue
Black text
8.13:1
AAA (normal) · AAA (large)
White text
2.58:1
Fail (normal) · Fail (large)
Recommended text: Black (8.13:1 — AAA / AAA)
Color Profile: #F28500
Common Name: Golden Yellow
RGB: (242, 133, 0)
HSL: (35°, 100%, 47%)
Contrast (White): 3.3 (AA pass)
Contrast (Black): 9.7 (AA pass)
Mood: Golden Yellow is a bright, vibrant color that exudes energy and positivity. It is often associated with creativity, joy, and a sense of warmth, making it popular in design contexts that want to feel inviting and lively. This color draws from the hues of sunrise, sunlight, and autumn leaves, creating an uplifting atmosphere. It’s an engaging shade, making it perfect for use in visual art and design that aims to capture attention without overwhelming the viewer.
Notable Matches:
- Australian Standard AS2700 – #F89911 (ΔE=9.40)
- BS 2660 – Marigold #E98128 (ΔE=11.34)
- Pantone Solid Coated – #EF8200 (ΔE=1.38)
- RAL Classic – Luminous bright orange #FF9500 (ΔE=7.18)
- Jotun Paint – Yellow #FF9F12 (ΔE=11.29)
Why Designers Use It:
- Golden Yellow is a highly versatile color, found in various industries ranging from interior design to branding for food products and tech companies. Its warm tone evokes optimism and vitality, making it especially useful in designs that need to energize the viewer.
- In fashion and home décor, Golden Yellow is often seen as a color symbolizing prosperity and energy. Its warm undertones allow it to be incorporated into autumnal themes or to highlight key features in a design.
- Regionally, it’s tied to the idea of sunshine, happiness, and life. For instance, many Mediterranean and tropical regions embrace this color to evoke warmth and light. It’s also used in national colors in certain countries, symbolizing wealth or a connection to the natural world.
- Golden Yellow is also common in the automotive and manufacturing sectors, particularly for cautionary signage or to denote high visibility, as seen in traffic markings and safety vehicles. Its high visibility makes it a popular choice for outdoor branding.