Buff Orange Color – #ffbb7c: Codes and Complete Breakdown
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The Buff Orange color hex code is #ffbb7c, and it is composed of 100% red, 73% green and 49% blue.
Buff Orange is a light, muted, and warm color at 51% saturation. It has a contrast ratio of 1.66:1 against a white background, which fails WCAG AA (Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, Level AA) compliance.
For better visibility, it is recommended to use the Buff Orange color (#ffbb7c) against dark backgrounds.

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Buff Orange Color Codes and Information
Here’s a complete breakdown of the color Buff Orange, including its HEX, RGB, HSL, and CMYK values, as well as other information about the color.
| Data Type | Values/Details |
|---|---|
| Hex | #ffbb7c |
| RGB | rgb(255,187,124) |
| HSL | hsl(29,100%,74.3%) |
| CMYK | 0, 27, 51, 0 |
| HSV | 29, 51, 100 |
| RGB % | 100, 73, 49 |
| XYZ | 62.6, 58.3, 27 |
| LAB | 80.9, 17.3, 41.4 |
| Color Category | Light |
| Color Family | Peach/Orange |
| Saturation | 51% |
| Temperature | Warm |
| Contrast Ratio Againt White (#ffffff) | 1.66 (fails WCAG AA) |
| Contrast Ratio Againt Black (#000000) | 12.65 (passes WCAG AA) |
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