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Discover the luster of amber

Amber radiates the golden glow of fossilized resin and autumn sunsets, its honey-rich warmth and natural luminosity infusing designs with a joyful energy.

A closer look at the color amber

Amber’s name is derived from the color of fossilized tree resin, which shares its yellow-orange hue. It has been appreciated for its warm, rich glow since the Neolithic period, when it was carved into beads for jewelry. One spectacular demonstration of amber's beauty is the legendary Amber Room, constructed in 18th-century Prussia and later installed in Russia's Catherine Palace. Its amber-paneled walls and mirrors earned it recognition as the "Eighth Wonder of the World." Amber has long symbolized energy, confidence, and happiness. Those associations persist in modern design and color psychology, where amber is used for promoting optimism and increased energy.

In digital displays, amber (HEX: #FFBF00) is created through a precise blend of maximum red (R:255), heightened green (G:191), and minimal blue light (B: 0), creating its characteristic warmth and luminosity. For printed materials, amber emerges from the interplay of magenta and yellow inks (C: 0, M: 30, Y: 100, K: 0), which work together to capture the color's natural vibrancy. Both digital and print formulations aim to replicate the deep, honey-rich qualities found in natural amber resin.

Amber color values

HEX

#FFBF00

CMYK

0, 25, 100, 0

RGB

255, 191, 0

HSL

45°, 100, 50

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