#FFA12D
- RGB
- 255, 161, 45
- Brightness
- 186.8
- HSL (°,%,%)
- 33°, 100%, 59%
- HSV V %
- 100%
- Lab
- 74.2, 26.7, 69.4
- CMYK (%)
- 0%, 37%, 82%, 0%
- PNG size
- 5.2 KB
- Tone / Feel
- mid, intense warm hue
Black text
10.39:1
AAA (normal) · AAA (large)
White text
2.02:1
Fail (normal) · Fail (large)
Recommended text: Black (10.39:1 — AAA / AAA)
Color Profile: #FFA12D
Common Name: Pantone 1375 C
RGB: (255, 161, 45)
HSL: (33°, 100%, 57%)
Contrast: White: 3.5 (AA fail), Black: 7.2 (AA pass)
Mood: The warm and golden hue of #FFA12D carries a bold, inviting energy, offering a balance of warmth and intensity. It often invokes a sense of optimism, energy, and creativity. This color is widely favored for its versatile, upbeat tone, making it a great choice for industries aiming to attract attention and invoke positive feelings.
Close Matches:
- Pantone 1375 C - #FFA12D
- Australian Standard AS2700 Golden Yellow - #F89911
- BS 2660 Golden Yellow - #F3A500
- Behr Yellow Orange - #FFA236
- Pantone Radiant Yellow - #FC9E21
Why Designers Use It:
- Visual Appeal: This color strikes the perfect balance between bright and warm. It is often used in design projects looking to bring vibrancy and warmth without overwhelming the viewer.
- Branding and Marketing: #FFA12D is popular in branding for industries that want to project energy, youthfulness, and optimism. It is often used in retail, consumer goods, and food packaging due to its eye-catching appeal.
- Trendy: It is a popular choice for modern, vibrant brands that seek to stand out in a competitive market. This color has also seen a resurgence in modern minimalist designs paired with neutral tones to evoke balance.
- Regional Use: The color has cultural relevance in countries that emphasize vibrancy and warmth, including regions in the Middle East, South America, and Southeast Asia. It's also linked with the fall season in many Western countries.
- Industry Use: #FFA12D is commonly used in the automotive and toy industries, where bright, noticeable colors are key to drawing attention. It also appears in interior design, particularly for creating focal points in modern spaces.
- Natural Associations: While not tied to a specific natural element, this color does evoke feelings of sunlight and warmth, often associated with daylight hours or the golden hour in photography, a time of day that elicits positive emotions and clarity.