Amber Color – #ffbf00: Codes and Complete Breakdown
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The Amber color hex code is #ffbf00, and it is composed of 100% red, 75% green and 0% blue.
Amber is a light, vibrant, saturated, and warm color at 100% saturation. It has a contrast ratio of 1.65:1 against a white background, which fails WCAG AA (Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, Level AA) compliance.
For better visibility, it is recommended to use the Amber color (#ffbf00) against dark backgrounds.

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Amber Color Codes and Information
Here’s a complete breakdown of the color Amber, including its HEX, RGB, HSL, and CMYK values, as well as other information about the color.
| Data Type | Values/Details |
|---|---|
| Hex | #ffbf00 |
| RGB | rgb(255,191,0) |
| HSL | hsl(45,100%,50%) |
| CMYK | 0, 25, 100, 0 |
| HSV | 45, 100, 100 |
| RGB % | 100, 75, 0 |
| XYZ | 59.9, 58.5, 8.1 |
| LAB | 81, 10.5, 83.2 |
| Color Category | Light |
| Color Family | Yellow |
| Saturation | 100% |
| Temperature | Warm |
| Contrast Ratio Againt White (#ffffff) | 1.65 (fails WCAG AA) |
| Contrast Ratio Againt Black (#000000) | 12.7 (passes WCAG AA) |
Similar Colors to Amber Color
#c19552

Amber Gold
#cc9900

Vivid Amber
#d1902e

Vibrant Amber
#b58141

Tiffany Amber
#d19776

Tawny Amber
#efb57a

Surprise Amber
#cfbea5

Soft Amber
#ff7e00

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