Chrome Yellow

HEX: #FFA700 | Modern Palette

On White
1.95:1
FAIL
On Black
10.78:1
PASS

Color Specifications

HEX
#FFA700
RGB
255, 167, 0
HSL
39°, 100% ,50%
CMYK
0, 35, 100, 0

About Chrome Yellow

Chrome Yellow (#FFA700) is a color with RGB(255, 167, 0) and HSL(39.3°, 100%, 50%). It is commonly associated with Energetic, Bold moods. In design, it fits Vivid, Warm styles and is suitable for Text, Button, Accent. Its complementary color is #0058FF, which creates strong contrast. Its triadic palette includes #00FFA7 and #A700FF. The name comes from Chrome Yellow (English).

  • HEX: #FFA700
  • RGB: 255, 167, 0
  • HSL: 39.3°, 100%, 50%
  • Mood: Energetic, Bold
  • Style: Vivid, Warm
  • Use case: Text, Button, Accent
  • Complementary color: #0058FF
  • Triadic colors: #00FFA7, #A700FF
  • The name comes from Chrome Yellow (English).

Live Components

LIGHT
DARK
System Notification Box

Color Palettes

Monochromatic Five tones of the same hue — a reliable scale for backgrounds, surfaces, and text.
Neutral + Accent Four near-neutral tones grounded by a saturated accent — clean and versatile for UI.
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

Complementary

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

Analogous

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

Triadic

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

Split-Complementary

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

Tetradic (Square)

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

Monochromatic

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

Shades & Tints

A seamless scale of #FFA700 from deepest shade to lightest tint.

Color Characteristics

Mood
Energetic Bold
Style
Vivid Warm
Use case
Text Button Accent

Accessibility Simulation

Deuteranopia #C6C600
Protanopia #B3B309
Tritanopia #FF9D9D
Achromatopsia #BABABA

Frequently Asked Questions

Chrome Yellow (#FFA700) is a color with RGB(255, 167, 0) and HSL(39.3°, 100%, 50%).

#FFA700 pairs strongly with #0058FF as its complementary color. It can also be used with neutral tones for balanced UI and design layouts.

#FFA700 is suitable for Text, Button, Accent and works well with Vivid, Warm styles.

#FFA700 is commonly associated with Energetic, Bold.

The name Chrome Yellow is linked to Chrome Yellow from English, meaning A bright yellow pigment, chemically lead(II) chromate (PbCrO4)..

Name, History & Etymology

Origin Word Chrome Yellow
Meaning A bright yellow pigment, chemically lead(II) chromate (PbCrO4).
Language English
First Recorded Use Late 18th Century

History

Chrome Yellow was first synthesized in 1797 by French chemist Louis Nicolas Vauquelin. Its vibrant, opaque yellow color made it an instant success in painting, particularly during the Romantic and Impressionist periods. It was also widely used in industrial applications like paints, ceramics, and printing inks. However, due to its lead content, it is highly toxic and has largely been replaced by safer, less toxic alternatives (such as cadmium yellows or organic pigments) in most modern applications, especially in art materials. Its use in consumer products is now heavily restricted or banned in many countries.

First Recorded Use

The pigment was discovered by Louis Nicolas Vauquelin in 1797 and quickly adopted for artistic and industrial use. The term 'Chrome Yellow' became common shortly thereafter.

Cultural Associations

Beyond its use as a pigment, 'Chrome Yellow' is also the title of Aldous Huxley's first novel, published in 1921. The novel is a satirical look at the intellectual and artistic circles of post-World War I England, set at a country estate named 'Crome Yellow'. The color itself evokes brightness, warmth, and a certain historical aesthetic, often associated with older paintings and industrial machinery.

Similar Named Colors
Dark Tangerine #FFA812 ΔE 0.49
Orange #FFA500 ΔE 0.71
Vivid Orange Peel #FFA000 ΔE 2.49
Orange Peel #FF9F00 ΔE 2.84

Code Snippets

/* Background */
.element {
    background-color: #FFA700;
}

/* Text */
.element {
    color: #FFA700;
}

/* Border */
.element {
    border: 1px solid #FFA700;
}

/* Linear gradient to complementary */
.element {
    background: linear-gradient(
        to right,
        #FFA700,
        #0058FF
    );
}

/* Radial gradient */
.element {
    background: radial-gradient(
        circle,
        #FFA700,
        #0058FF
    );
}

// SCSS variable
$chrome-yellow: #FFA700;

// With RGB channels (useful for rgba() usage)
$chrome-yellow-r: 255;
$chrome-yellow-g: 167;
$chrome-yellow-b: 0;

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