Codes & values
- Color Name
Amber 500 - Color ID
KDF-C-16761095 - HEX
#FFC107 - RGB
rgb(255, 193, 7) - RGBA
rgba(255, 193, 7, 1) - HSL
hsl(45, 100%, 51%) - HSLA
hsla(45, 100%, 51%, 1) - HSV / HSB
hsv(45, 97%, 100%) - CMYK
cmyk(0%, 24%, 97%, 0%) - Light / Dark
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Quick answers
- What is the HEX code for Amber 500?
- #FFC107
- What is Amber 500 RGB?
- rgb(255, 193, 7)
- What is Amber 500 HSL?
- hsl(45, 100%, 51%)
- What is Amber 500 CMYK?
- cmyk(0%, 24%, 97%, 0%)
What is Amber 500?
Amber 500 is a curated yellow family color at #FFC107. It appears in our library with tags for ui, web, design, button. This mid-range shade works as a primary brand or UI accent when contrast with text is verified. Temperature lean: warm — energetic, inviting, and closer to red/orange/yellow on the wheel..
Amber 500 HEX code
The HEX code for Amber 500 is #FFC107. Paste it into CSS as color: #FFC107; or background-color: #FFC107;. Design tools accept the same six-digit value without the # prefix (ffc107).
Amber 500 RGB
Amber 500 in RGB is rgb(255, 193, 7) (channels R 255, G 193, B 7). Use RGB when you need opacity via rgba(255, 193, 7, 1).
Amber 500 HSL & HSV
HSL is hsl(45, 100%, 51%) — useful for generating lighter/darker variants by adjusting lightness. HSV/HSB is hsv(45, 97%, 100%), closer to how many digital pickers expose hue, saturation, and brightness.
Amber 500 CMYK
Approximate CMYK for Amber 500 is cmyk(0%, 24%, 97%, 0%). Screen HEX/RGB values are device-dependent; for print, always soft-proof in your print profile rather than relying on a web conversion alone.
Shades of Amber 500
Darker shades (mixed toward black): #D5A106, #AA8105, #806104, #554002, #2A2001. Use deeper shades for hover states, borders, and dark-mode accents.
Tints of Amber 500
Lighter tints (mixed toward white): #FFCB30, #FFD65A, #FFE083, #FFEAAC, #FFF5D6. Tints work well for soft backgrounds, chips, and secondary buttons.
Colors that go with Amber 500
Complementary pairing: #FFC107, #0745FF. Analogous neighbors: #FF4507, #FFC107, #C1FF07. Triadic accents: #FFC107, #07FFC1, #C107FF. Always check text contrast when pairing.
Amber 500 color combinations
A practical combo: primary #FFC107, complementary accent #0745FF, and a neutral charcoal or off-white for text and surfaces. Split-complementary options: #FFC107, #07C1FF, #4507FF.
Amber 500 in web design
Yellow highlights and warnings need careful contrast — prefer dark text on yellow, or use gold/amber variants for luxury without eye strain.
Amber 500 in branding
Gold and yellow brands feel optimistic or luxurious depending on saturation — champagne gold vs traffic yellow. Contrast vs white is 1.63:1 (better as a large accent or background than small body text); vs black 12.88:1.
Frequently asked questions
- What is the HEX code for Amber 500?
- Amber 500: #FFC107.
- What is Amber 500 RGB?
- Amber 500: rgb(255, 193, 7).
- What is Amber 500 HSL?
- Amber 500: hsl(45, 100%, 51%).
- What is Amber 500 CMYK?
- Amber 500: cmyk(0%, 24%, 97%, 0%).
- What colors go with Amber 500?
- Try complementary #FFC107, #0745FF or analogous #FF4507, #FFC107, #C1FF07.
- Is Amber 500 good for text on white?
- Not ideal for small body text (1.63:1). Use as a large heading, button, or background instead.
Accessibility snapshot
Contrast vs white: 1.63:1 (prefer large accent or background). Contrast vs black: 12.88:1. Complementary swatch: #FFC107, #0745FF.
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