#f09e06 color: Cheddar
#f09e06 is rgb(240, 158, 6) in RGB and oklch(76.257% 0.16225 72.09) in OKLCH. Every other format, shade and contrast value is below.
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- Amber
- Light
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- Warm
- ≈ Orange
- amber-500
- Black 6%
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About #f09e06
#f09e06 is a bright light amber color. In OKLCH it has 76.3% lightness, 0.162 chroma and a hue of 72°.
Inside sRGB: displays the same on any screen.
White text on it reaches 2.19:1 contrast and black text 9.6:1, so black text reads better.
The closest named color is Cheddar (#ee9a09). In Tailwind CSS the closest color is amber-500.
Lighter: #f09e06 mixed with white
Darker: #f09e06 mixed with black
Calmer: #f09e06 with less saturation
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Questions about #f09e06
What color is #f09e06?
#f09e06 is bright light amber. The closest named color is Cheddar. In RGB it is rgb(240, 158, 6), in HSL hsl(38.97, 95.12%, 48.24%) and in OKLCH oklch(76.257% 0.16225 72.09).
What colors go well with #f09e06?
The complementary color of #f09e06 is #67b6ff. For a calmer combination use the analogous colors #ff8b59 and #c7b400. The triadic partners are #00cfca and #d491fc.
Is white or black text more readable on #f09e06?
Black text reads better on #f09e06: white gives a contrast ratio of 2.19:1 and black gives 9.6:1. WCAG AA asks for at least 4.5:1 for body text.
Is #f09e06 a warm or cool color?
#f09e06 is a warm color. In OKLCH its hue is 72 degrees, its lightness 76.3% and its chroma 0.162.