darkgoldenrod 1

Q: What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #FFB90F?

RGB(255, 185, 15), HSL(42.5, 100.0%, 52.9%), CMYK(0.0%, 27.5%, 94.1%, 0.0%).

Q: Does #FFB90F meet WCAG contrast on white?

1.72:1 — WCAG AA fail, AAA fail for normal text.

#FFB90F

X11 color

Dark Goldenrod 1 (#FFB90F) is the lightest of the X11 dark goldenrod family, a vivid, bright amber-gold sitting closer to pure gold than its parent color. It has the luminosity of fresh honey or saffron threads and is effective as a bright golden accent in dark or neutral color palettes.

Color Values

HEX

#FFB90F

RGB

255, 185, 15

HSL

42.5, 100.0%, 52.9%

HSV

42.5, 94.1%, 100.0%

CMYK

0.0%, 27.5%, 94.1%, 0.0%

OKLCH

0.8292 0.1694 80.7

Properties

Warm Light Nearest: darkgoldenrod 1

Color Psychology

Pure yellow is the most luminous color in the spectrum, instantly associated with sunshine, optimism, and alertness. It stimulates the nervous system and enhances concentration, which is why it appears on school buses and warning signs. Yellow demands attention faster than any other color.

Design Usage

Medium yellow is powerful for attention badges, star ratings, and highlight accents in otherwise neutral interfaces. It is one of the hardest colors to use as a primary brand color because of contrast limitations against white. Dark text on yellow achieves strong readability, making it effective for caution banners.