#ef9d01 color: Cheddar
#ef9d01 is rgb(239, 157, 1) in RGB and oklch(75.951% 0.16239 72.093) in OKLCH. Every other format, shade and contrast value is below.
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- Amber
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- Warm
- ≈ Orange
- amber-500
- Black 6%
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About #ef9d01
#ef9d01 is a bright light amber color. In OKLCH it has 76% lightness, 0.162 chroma and a hue of 72°.
Inside sRGB: displays the same on any screen.
White text on it reaches 2.21:1 contrast and black text 9.49:1, so black text reads better.
The closest named color is Cheddar (#ee9a09). In Tailwind CSS the closest color is amber-500.
Lighter: #ef9d01 mixed with white
Darker: #ef9d01 mixed with black
Calmer: #ef9d01 with less saturation
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Questions about #ef9d01
What color is #ef9d01?
#ef9d01 is bright light amber. The closest named color is Cheddar. In RGB it is rgb(239, 157, 1), in HSL hsl(39.33, 99.17%, 47.06%) and in OKLCH oklch(75.951% 0.16239 72.093).
What colors go well with #ef9d01?
The complementary color of #ef9d01 is #64b5ff. For a calmer combination use the analogous colors #ff8a58 and #c6b300. The triadic partners are #00cec9 and #d390fb.
Is white or black text more readable on #ef9d01?
Black text reads better on #ef9d01: white gives a contrast ratio of 2.21:1 and black gives 9.49:1. WCAG AA asks for at least 4.5:1 for body text.
Is #ef9d01 a warm or cool color?
#ef9d01 is a warm color. In OKLCH its hue is 72 degrees, its lightness 76% and its chroma 0.162.