All you need to know about Amber.

Find out what the color means and how you can pair it with other colors to achieve beautiful results.

Amber Color Guide: Warm, Vibrant, and Inviting

Amber (#FFBF00) is a warm, golden hue that falls between orange and yellow on the color wheel. Its rich, golden undertones create a vibrant and dynamic presence in designs. Amber symbolizes warmth, joy, and vitality, with a deeper association to power, confidence, trust, and security. It is a color that radiates energy and strength, making it a popular choice for evoking positivity and a sense of stability.

Symbolism and Appeal of Amber (#FFBF00)

Amber is often connected with the sun, warmth, and happiness. It invokes feelings of optimism and exuberance, while also conveying qualities of reliability and trust. This balance of energy and stability makes Amber a perfect color for designs that need both attention-grabbing vibrancy and a sense of grounded confidence.

Perfect Pairings with Amber (#FFBF00)

Amber pairs beautifully with a variety of shades, from light blues (#ADD8E6) and soft oranges (#FFA07A) to deeper tones like navy blue (#000080) and burnt sienna (#E97451), creating striking contrasts and sophisticated combinations.

For a more feminine and soft palette, combining Amber with rose quartz (#F7CAC9) and baby blue (#BFEFFF) creates a delicate, appealing design with a subtle yet vibrant feel.

Amber Color Specifications

Hex Code: #FFBF00 – A warm, golden shade between orange and yellow that exudes energy, confidence, and warmth.

Color conversion

HEX
#FFBF00

RGB DECIMAL
255, 191, 0

RGB PERCENTAGE
1.0, 0.7, 0.0

HSL
44.9, 1.0, 0.5, 1.0

HSV
44.9, 1.0, 1.0

CMYK
0.0, 0.3, 1.0, 0.0

LAB
81.0, 10.4, 83.0

NUMBER
16760576

LUMINANCE
0.59

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