Amber

HEX: #FFBF00 | Modern Palette

On White
1.65:1
FAIL
On Black
12.70:1
PASS

Color Specifications

HEX
#FFBF00
RGB
255, 191, 0
HSL
44°, 100% ,50%
CMYK
0, 25, 100, 0

About Amber

Amber (#FFBF00) is a color with RGB(255, 191, 0) and HSL(44.9°, 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 #0040FF, which creates strong contrast. Its triadic palette includes #00FFBF and Electric Purple (#BF00FF). The name comes from anbar/ambre (Arabic/Old French).

  • HEX: #FFBF00
  • RGB: 255, 191, 0
  • HSL: 44.9°, 100%, 50%
  • Mood: Energetic, Bold
  • Style: Vivid, Warm
  • Use case: Text, Button, Accent
  • Complementary color: #0040FF
  • Triadic colors: #00FFBF, Electric Purple (#BF00FF)
  • The name comes from anbar/ambre (Arabic/Old French).

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Color Palettes

Amber #FFBF00 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.
 
 
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3 + 1 + 1 Three analogous base colors, one complementary accent, one dark anchor — bold yet balanced.
 
 
 
 
 

Color Harmonies

Amber #FFBF00 pairs with #0040FF as its complementary color, and #00FFBF and Electric Purple (#BF00FF) 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.

AMBER
Analogous

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

AMBER
LIME
Triadic

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

AMBER
ELECTRIC PURPLE
Split-Complementary

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

AMBER
DEEP SKY BLUE
Tetradic (Square)

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

AMBER
Monochromatic

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

AMBER

Shades & Tints

The shade and tint range for Amber #FFBF00 moves from dark #1A1300 tones through the base color to lighter #FFF9E6 tones, making it useful for depth, hierarchy, and background variation.

AMBER

Color Characteristics

Mood
Energetic Bold
Style
Vivid Warm
Use case
Text Button Accent

Accessibility Simulation

Deuteranopia #D4D400
Protanopia #C7C707
Tritanopia #FFB4B4
Achromatopsia #C9C9C9

Frequently Asked Questions

Amber (#FFBF00) is a color with RGB(255, 191, 0) and HSL(44.9°, 100%, 50%).

#FFBF00 pairs strongly with #0040FF as its complementary color. It can also be used with neutral tones for balanced UI and design layouts.

#FFBF00 is suitable for Text, Button, Accent and works well with Vivid, Warm styles.

#FFBF00 is commonly associated with Energetic, Bold.

The name Amber is linked to anbar/ambre from Arabic/Old French, meaning The word 'amber' derives from Arabic 'anbar' via Old French 'ambre', originally referring to ambergris, a waxy substance from sperm whales, before shifting to fossilized tree resin..

Name, History & Etymology

Origin Word anbar/ambre
Meaning The word 'amber' derives from Arabic 'anbar' via Old French 'ambre', originally referring to ambergris, a waxy substance from sperm whales, before shifting to fossilized tree resin.
Language Arabic/Old French
First Recorded Use 14th Century

History

Initially, 'amber' referred to ambergris, a valuable perfumery ingredient. By the 14th century, the term was also applied to fossilized tree resin, which became known as 'yellow amber' or 'karabe'. The color name solidified its association with the resin's characteristic warm, translucent yellow-orange hue. Amber has been prized since antiquity for jewelry and ornamental objects, influencing the perception of its namesake color. Its use in art and design often evokes warmth and natural beauty.

First Recorded Use

The color name 'amber' was first recorded in English in the late 14th century, specifically around 1390, to describe the yellowish-orange hue of the fossilized resin.

Cultural Associations

Amber, as a gemstone, is often associated with warmth, healing, and protection in many cultures. Its golden glow has led to its symbolic connection with sunlight and divine energy. The color amber frequently appears in religious art and stained glass, representing light and spiritual illumination. It is also a common color in autumn palettes, signifying harvest and change.

Similar Named Colors
Mikado Yellow #FFC40C ΔE 1.64
Golden Poppy #FCC200 ΔE 1.66
Selective Yellow #FFBA00 ΔE 1.76
Saffron #F4C430 ΔE 3.93

Code Snippets

/* Background */
.element {
    background-color: #FFBF00;
}

/* Text */
.element {
    color: #FFBF00;
}

/* Border */
.element {
    border: 1px solid #FFBF00;
}

/* Linear gradient to complementary */
.element {
    background: linear-gradient(
        to right,
        #FFBF00,
        #0040FF
    );
}

/* Radial gradient */
.element {
    background: radial-gradient(
        circle,
        #FFBF00,
        #0040FF
    );
}

// SCSS variable
$amber: #FFBF00;

// With RGB channels (useful for rgba() usage)
$amber-r: 255;
$amber-g: 191;
$amber-b: 0;

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