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Amber

Hex Code #FAB300

Color Analysis Summary

Color #FAB300, historically referred to as Amber, is a beautifully balanced color tone. Mathematically, in the RGB (Red, Green, Blue) spectrum, this color is formulated by mixing 98% red, 70% green, and 0% blue. These digital components translate to exact numerical values of Red: 250, Green: 179, and Blue: 0. In terms of web formatting, this exact tone is declared in stylesheets using the hex code #FAB300. For designers working with cylindrical coordinates, its HSL values are mapped to a hue angle of 43°, a saturation of 100%, and a lightness index of 49%. In the HSV (Hue, Saturation, Value) model, it retains a brightness value of 98%. Because of its specific lightness, this tone offers distinct visual contrast properties. Incorporating #FAB300 into your UI layout is highly recommended for building visual hierarchy, either as a primary brand marker or a subtle secondary accent. When paired with its programmatic complement or analogous siblings, it creates a highly professional and accessible color scheme.

Color Code Formats

RGB (Red, Green, Blue)250, 179, 0
HSL (Hue, Sat, Lightness)43°, 100%, 49%
HSV (Hue, Sat, Value)43°, 100%, 98%
CSS Valuergb(250, 179, 0)

WCAG 2.1 Contrast & Accessibility Check

On White Background1.82:1
AA Normal Text (4.5:1)FAIL
AA Large Text (3.0:1)FAIL
AAA Normal Text (7.0:1)FAIL
AAA Large Text (4.5:1)FAIL
On Black Background11.51:1
AA Normal Text (4.5:1)PASS
AA Large Text (3.0:1)PASS
AAA Normal Text (7.0:1)PASS
AAA Large Text (4.5:1)PASS

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