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Discover the vitality of yellow orange

Yellow orange is a vibrant hue that evokes sunrise optimism and autumn abundance—bringing welcoming warmth and energy to any design or space.

A closer look at the color yellow orange

Yellow orange holds deep cultural significance in harvest celebrations and autumn festivals across many societies, where it symbolizes abundance and transition. In many Eastern cultures, yellow orange represents spiritual enlightenment and wisdom, while Western traditions often associate it with prosperity and joy. Artists and designers have long appreciated yellow orange for its ability to capture the warmth of sunrise and the golden glow of late summer afternoons.

In the RGB color model used for digital displays, pure yellow orange typically consists of red (255), green (174), and blue (0), creating its characteristic warm glow. Web designers frequently use the hexadecimal code #FFA500 to achieve consistent yellow orange reproduction across digital platforms. Print applications rely on the CMYK model, where yellow orange is typically created with cyan (0%), magenta (35%), yellow (100%), and black (0%). Professional designers often work with yellow orange in the HSB color space, where it registers at approximately 39 degrees hue, 100% saturation, and 100% brightness. These specifications ensure accurate color reproduction across different mediums, from digital screens to printed materials.

Other related colors to yellow orange:

Yellow orange color values

HEX

#FFA500

CMYK

0, 35, 100, 0

RGB

255, 165, 0

HSL

39°, 100%, 50%

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