What is the hex code for Amber?

Amber is #FFBF00 (oklch(0.840 0.172 84.1) in OKLCH, Lab 81.62 14.62 82.79).

Is Amber readable on white?

Against white, Amber measures 1.65:1 WCAG (Fail) and APCA Lc 29. Against #0F172A: 10.80:1, AAA.

How do I use Amber in Colorise Pro?

Open Amber in the Colorise Pro color picker for harmonies, or seed Studio with #FFBF00 to grow a full OKLCH token ramp.

Named color · #FFBF00

Amber

#FFBF00

oklch(0.840 0.172 84.1)

Lab 81.62 14.62 82.79

HEX

#FFBF00

OKLCH

oklch(0.840 0.172 84.1)

CIE Lab

81.62 14.62 82.79

RGB

255 191 0

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Readability

On white

1.65:1 · Lc 29

Fail

On #0F172A

10.80:1 · Lc 73

AAA

Nearest named siblings

Closest dictionary entries by perceptual Lab distance.

About Amber

Amber sits at oklch(0.840 0.172 84.1) in OKLCH — lightness, chroma, and hue expressed perceptually — and #FFBF00 in sRGB. Use it as a seed in Colorise Pro Studio to grow a token ramp, or send it to the picker to explore harmonies and scales. Browse more named colors in the color names directory.

FAQ

What is the hex code for Amber?: #FFBF00 — also oklch(0.840 0.172 84.1) and Lab 81.62 14.62 82.79.
Can I use Amber for text on white?: On white: 1.65:1 (Fail), APCA Lc 29. On dark ink: 10.80:1 (AAA). Check pairs in the contrast tool.

Named color · #FFBF00

Amber

#FFBF00

oklch(0.840 0.172 84.1)

Lab 81.62 14.62 82.79

HEX

#FFBF00

OKLCH

oklch(0.840 0.172 84.1)

CIE Lab

81.62 14.62 82.79

RGB

255 191 0

Open in Picker Open in Studio Check contrast All color codes

Readability

On white

1.65:1 · Lc 29

Fail

On #0F172A

10.80:1 · Lc 73

AAA

Nearest named siblings

Closest dictionary entries by perceptual Lab distance.

About Amber

FAQ

What is the hex code for Amber?: #FFBF00 — also oklch(0.840 0.172 84.1) and Lab 81.62 14.62 82.79.
Can I use Amber for text on white?: On white: 1.65:1 (Fail), APCA Lc 29. On dark ink: 10.80:1 (AAA). Check pairs in the contrast tool.