What color is #FFB52D?

#FFB52D is a medium, vivid orange. In RGB it is rgb(255, 181, 45), and in HSL hsl(39, 100%, 59%).

Is #FFB52D accessible as text?

On white, #FFB52D has a contrast ratio of 1.76:1 (fails WCAG AA for body text); on black it is 11.90:1 (passes). For text placed on #FFB52D, use black for the best readability.

What is the closest Tailwind color to #FFB52D?

The nearest Tailwind CSS token is amber-400 (#FFB900).

What colors go well with #FFB52D?

#FFB52D pairs cleanly with neutrals — cream, taupe, charcoal and cool grays — and with its complementary #2E77FF. In UI, a softer accent is often easier to use than the exact complement. Explore the harmonies, shades, tints and ready-made palettes for #FFB52D below.

Is #FFB52D good for buttons?

#FFB52D works well for buttons and highlights, but use black text on #FFB52D — white text only reaches 1.76:1, below the 4.5:1 needed for normal-size labels.

Is #FFB52D the same as CSS orange?

No — #FFB52D is not the CSS named color orange, but orange (#FFA500) is the closest CSS named color.

#FFB52D Color — HEX, RGB, HSL, Palette & Shades

Palettes built on #FFB52D

Not just a swatch — here's how #FFB52D works with other colors. Named schemes with #FFB52D in its natural role, and a note on why the supporting colors balance it.

Warm Autumn Interior Dominant · 5 colors

Dominant #FFB52D Secondary #B36616 Accent #717946 Surface #F3ECDD Anchor #3B2A1F

This palette keeps Amber as the dominant warm neutral, balanced by muted terracotta and olive earth tones and grounded by a deep espresso anchor.

Desert Clay Center · 5 colors

Center #FFB52D Surface #E1CFA8 Secondary #AF7B53 Accent #93996F Anchor #3E2C1F

Amber holds the warm center of this desert palette with sand and clay beside it, a muted-sage accent and a dark-brown anchor.

Coastal Morning Lead · 5 colors

Lead #FFB52D Accent #ABC4B6 Surface #E4D8BE Secondary #9AA09F Anchor #163746

Amber opens this coastal palette with sea-glass and warm sand alongside it, grounded by driftwood grey and a deep-navy anchor.

Japanese Sand Base · 5 colors

Base #FFB52D Surface #EFE9DC Highlight #F6F1E7 Secondary #B9AF9F Ink #2B2723

Amber sets a calm, sun-bleached base here, wrapped in bone and paper off-whites and a soft greige, with a single ink accent for wabi-sabi restraint.

Minimal Editorial Surface · 5 colors

Surface #F7F4EF Accent #FFB52D Secondary #FFEFC9 Support #9A9186 Ink #17140F

Amber is the single accent in this high-contrast editorial system — set on near-white paper against near-black ink, with a warm grey and a desaturated tint of Amber carrying the quiet middle.

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Color Lab

How #FFB52D actually behaves in design work — read from its OKLCH lightness, chroma and hue, not just its raw numbers. Ten signals to help you decide where this color earns its place.

Warmth 93/100

Warm

Reads warm and advancing — inviting, energetic, draws the eye forward.

Softness 57/100

Moderate

Middle-weight — neither delicate nor heavy.

Depth 18/100

Very low

Airy and open — recedes, leaves the composition light.

Naturalness 82/100

Very high

Organic, earthy character — at home in wellness, food and craft brands.

Vintage feel 35/100

Low

A faint retro warmth without tipping into sepia.

Luxury 24/100

Low

Playful and accessible rather than exclusive.

Brand distinctiveness 62/100

High

Bold and ownable — memorable as a primary brand color.

UI accent fit 22/100

Low

Weak as an action color — too pale, too dark or too muted to signal.

Surface fit 38/100

Low

Usable as a tinted surface in measured doses.

Print safety 79/100

High

Reproduces faithfully in CMYK — safe for packaging and print.

Pairs with #FFB52D

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People also use #FFB52D with

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UI roles & guardrails

Primary action Safe as a filled button with near-black label. AAA

Body text Do not use for body copy on light surfaces. Avoid

Large display Only on dark surfaces. Avoid

Background Pair with #141310 text at 10.5:1. Use

Subtle surface Use #F9EFDB for cards and hover fills. Tint 80

Avoid beside #FFFC2E — the hue gap is too small to read as intentional. Clash

In real applications

Not a swatch to memorise — a color to build with. Here is #FFB52D at work across the surfaces designers actually ship.

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:root {
  --color-base: #FFB52D;
  --color-base-rgb: 255 181 45;
  --color-base-oklch: oklch(82.3% 0.161 76.7);
  --color-50: #FEF9F0;
  --color-100: #FDF0D8;
  --color-200: #FCE1B1;
  --color-300: #F8CB77;
  --color-400: #ECB246;
  --color-500: #D29522;
  --color-600: #9F7423;
  --color-700: #70541F;
  --color-800: #483818;
  --color-900: #2C2311;
  --color-on-base: #141310;
}

// tailwind.config.js
colors: {
  amber: {
    50: '#FEF9F0',
    100: '#FDF0D8',
    200: '#FCE1B1',
    300: '#F8CB77',
    400: '#ECB246',
    500: '#D29522',
    600: '#9F7423',
    700: '#70541F',
    800: '#483818',
    900: '#2C2311',
  },
}

$base: #FFB52D;
$base-ink: #141310;
$base-50: #FEF9F0;
$base-100: #FDF0D8;
$base-200: #FCE1B1;
$base-300: #F8CB77;
$base-400: #ECB246;
$base-500: #D29522;
$base-600: #9F7423;
$base-700: #70541F;
$base-800: #483818;
$base-900: #2C2311;
$base-hover: #F19C00;
$base-subtle: #F7E7C8;

{
    "color": {
        "base": {
            "value": "#FFB52D",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "onBase": {
            "value": "#141310",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "scale": {
            "50": {
                "value": "#FEF9F0",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "100": {
                "value": "#FDF0D8",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "200": {
                "value": "#FCE1B1",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "300": {
                "value": "#F8CB77",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "400": {
                "value": "#ECB246",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "500": {
                "value": "#D29522",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "600": {
                "value": "#9F7423",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "700": {
                "value": "#70541F",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "800": {
                "value": "#483818",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "900": {
                "value": "#2C2311",
                "type": "color"
            }
        }
    }
}