American Orange Color – #ff8b00: Codes and Complete Breakdown
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The American Orange color hex code is #ff8b00, and it is composed of 100% red, 55% green and 0% blue.
American Orange is a light, vibrant, saturated, and warm color at 100% saturation. It has a contrast ratio of 2.35:1 against a white background, which fails WCAG AA (Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, Level AA) compliance.
For better visibility, it is recommended to use the American Orange color (#ff8b00) against dark backgrounds.

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American Orange Color Codes and Information
Here’s a complete breakdown of the color American Orange, including its HEX, RGB, HSL, and CMYK values, as well as other information about the color.
| Data Type | Values/Details |
|---|---|
| Hex | #ff8b00 |
| RGB | rgb(255,139,0) |
| HSL | hsl(33,100%,50%) |
| CMYK | 0, 45, 100, 0 |
| HSV | 33, 100, 100 |
| RGB % | 100, 55, 0 |
| XYZ | 50.5, 39.7, 5 |
| LAB | 69.3, 37.5, 75.4 |
| Color Category | Light |
| Color Family | Peach/Orange |
| Saturation | 100% |
| Temperature | Warm |
| Contrast Ratio Againt White (#ffffff) | 2.35 (fails WCAG AA) |
| Contrast Ratio Againt Black (#000000) | 8.95 (passes WCAG AA) |
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American Yellow
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American Violet
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American Red
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American River
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American Roast
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