Orange Yellow

HEX: #F8D568 | Modern Palette

On White
1.43:1
FAIL
On Black
14.71:1
PASS

Color Specifications

HEX
#F8D568
RGB
248, 213, 104
HSL
45°, 91% ,69%
CMYK
0, 14, 58, 3

About Orange Yellow

Orange Yellow (#F8D568) is a color with RGB(248, 213, 104) and HSL(45.4°, 91.1%, 69%). It is commonly associated with Energetic, Bold moods. In design, it fits Vivid, Neon styles and is suitable for Text, Button, Accent. Its complementary color is #688BF8, which creates strong contrast. Its triadic palette includes #68F8D5 and #D568F8. The name comes from Orange Yellow (English).

  • HEX: #F8D568
  • RGB: 248, 213, 104
  • HSL: 45.4°, 91.1%, 69%
  • Mood: Energetic, Bold
  • Style: Vivid, Neon
  • Use case: Text, Button, Accent
  • Complementary color: #688BF8
  • Triadic colors: #68F8D5, #D568F8
  • The name comes from Orange Yellow (English).

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Color Palettes

Orange Yellow #F8D568 is used in Monochromatic, Neutral + Accent, Analogous, 3 + 1 + 1 palettes, giving designers ready-made combinations for backgrounds, surfaces, accents, and interface elements.

Monochromatic Five tones of the same hue — a reliable scale for backgrounds, surfaces, and text.
 
 
 
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Neutral + Accent Four near-neutral tones grounded by a saturated accent — clean and versatile for UI.
 
 
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Analogous Five hues drifting across a 60° arc — naturally harmonious and pleasing to the eye.
 
 
 
 
 
3 + 1 + 1 Three analogous base colors, one complementary accent, one dark anchor — bold yet balanced.
 
 
 
 
 

Color Harmonies

Orange Yellow #F8D568 pairs with #688BF8 as its complementary color, and #68F8D5 and #D568F8 in triadic combinations. These harmony relationships help create balanced color combinations for UI, branding, and design work.

Complementary

The color directly opposite on the color wheel — creates maximum contrast and vibrance.

ORANGE YELLOW
Analogous

Colors adjacent on the wheel — naturally harmonious and pleasing to the eye.

ORANGE YELLOW
Triadic

Three colors equally spaced 120° apart — bold, balanced, and visually rich.

ORANGE YELLOW
Split-Complementary

Two colors flanking the complement — high contrast with less tension than full complementary.

ORANGE YELLOW
Tetradic (Square)

Four colors at 90° intervals — rich variety, best when one color dominates.

ORANGE YELLOW
Monochromatic

Shades and tints of the same hue — cohesive, elegant, and easy to work with.

ORANGE YELLOW

Shades & Tints

The shade and tint range for Orange Yellow #F8D568 moves from dark #181301 tones through the base color to lighter #FEF8E7 tones, making it useful for depth, hierarchy, and background variation.

ORANGE YELLOW

Color Characteristics

Mood
Energetic Bold
Style
Vivid Neon
Use case
Text Button Accent

Accessibility Simulation

Deuteranopia #E0E066
Protanopia #D9D968
Tritanopia #FFCBCB
Achromatopsia #D8D8D8

Frequently Asked Questions

Orange Yellow (#F8D568) is a color with RGB(248, 213, 104) and HSL(45.4°, 91.1%, 69%).

#F8D568 pairs strongly with #688BF8 as its complementary color. It can also be used with neutral tones for balanced UI and design layouts.

#F8D568 is suitable for Text, Button, Accent and works well with Vivid, Neon styles.

#F8D568 is commonly associated with Energetic, Bold.

The name Orange Yellow is linked to Orange Yellow from English, meaning A descriptive color name indicating a hue that is a blend of orange and yellow, leaning towards yellow..

Name, History & Etymology

Origin Word Orange Yellow
Meaning A descriptive color name indicating a hue that is a blend of orange and yellow, leaning towards yellow.
Language English
First Recorded Use Late 19th - Early 20th Century (as a compound color name)

History

The individual colors orange and yellow have rich histories. Yellow is one of the oldest colors used in art, found in prehistoric cave paintings. Orange, as a distinct color name, emerged in Europe in the 16th century with the arrival of the orange fruit. The combination 'orange yellow' describes a specific point on the color spectrum between these two. Its use became more precise with the development of color systems (like Munsell) and the need for more granular color identification in various fields. In digital contexts, it's a common descriptor for a range of warm, bright hues.

First Recorded Use

While 'orange' and 'yellow' have ancient origins, the specific compound 'orange yellow' as a distinct color descriptor likely became more common with the standardization of color naming in art, science, and industry. Early examples can be found in botanical descriptions, art criticism, and dye manufacturing around the late 1800s to early 1900s. The hex code #f8d568 is a modern digital representation.

Cultural Associations

Orange yellow hues often evoke feelings of warmth, sunshine, happiness, and energy. In some cultures, yellow is associated with royalty or divinity, while orange can symbolize creativity, enthusiasm, or autumn. The specific shade #f8d568, being quite bright and light, might be associated with spring, citrus fruits, or a cheerful disposition. It's a common color in branding for products aiming for a friendly or energetic feel.

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Jonquil #FADA5E ΔE 2.33
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Jasmine #F8DE7E ΔE 3.36
Arylide Yellow #E9D66B ΔE 4.37

Code Snippets

/* Background */
.element {
    background-color: #F8D568;
}

/* Text */
.element {
    color: #F8D568;
}

/* Border */
.element {
    border: 1px solid #F8D568;
}

/* Linear gradient to complementary */
.element {
    background: linear-gradient(
        to right,
        #F8D568,
        #688BF8
    );
}

/* Radial gradient */
.element {
    background: radial-gradient(
        circle,
        #F8D568,
        #688BF8
    );
}

// SCSS variable
$orange-yellow: #F8D568;

// With RGB channels (useful for rgba() usage)
$orange-yellow-r: 248;
$orange-yellow-g: 213;
$orange-yellow-b: 104;

// Usage
.element {
    background-color: $orange-yellow;
    color: rgba($orange-yellow-r, $orange-yellow-g, $orange-yellow-b, 0.8);
}