Yellow Orange

Q: How do I use #FAAC38 in CSS?

You can use #FAAC38 in CSS with: background-color: #FAAC38; or color: #FAAC38; or as an RGB value: rgb(250, 172, 56). For print design, use CMYK: 0%, 31%, 78%, 2%.

#FAAC38

Yellow Orange is a warm light color with the hex code #FAAC38. This vibrant hue can be represented as RGB 250, 172, 56 in digital design or CMYK 0%, 31%, 78%, 2% for print applications. Find matching Pantone color.

Yellow Orange color values

HEX: #FAAC38
RGB: 250, 172, 56
HSL: 36°, 95%, 60%
CMYK: 0, 31, 78, 2

Shades & tints

Darker Lighter

About this color

Yellow Orange sits at 36° on the color wheel with 95% saturation and 60% lightness, placing it in the orange-red segment of the spectrum. With saturation at 95%, this is a high-chroma color: the kind that anchors palettes and demands considered placement. At medium-high lightness, it holds its own on white backgrounds while remaining approachable.

In digital environments, Yellow Orange is rendered as rgb(250, 172, 56), where the red channel dominates at 250, creating a strongly red-skewed appearance. High saturation at this lightness produces strong contrast against white — effective for CTAs, badges, and elements that need to stop the eye.

For print, Yellow Orange translates to a CMYK breakdown of 0C 31M 78Y 2K. With almost no black ink (2%), this color is built almost entirely from process inks: 31% magenta, 78% yellow. This profile tends toward vibrancy in print, though ink density limits on press may affect saturation on coated versus uncoated stock. No brands in the brandkit.pro library currently specify this exact hex as a named brand color.

Color harmonies

Complementary

Analogous

Triadic

Split-Complementary

How to use Yellow Orange

CSS Variable

:root {
  --brand-primary: #FAAC38;
  --brand-primary-rgb: 250, 172, 56;
}

Define as a CSS custom property for consistent theming across your site.

Tailwind Config

colors: {
  brand: '#FAAC38',
}

Add to your Tailwind config to use classes like bg-brand.

Print Design (CMYK)

C: 0%
M: 31%
Y: 78%
K: 2%

Use these CMYK values in Adobe Illustrator, InDesign, or print specifications.

RGB for Screens

rgb(250, 172, 56)
rgba(250, 172, 56, 0.8)

Use RGB notation for compatibility or add alpha channel for transparency.

Brands using similar hue

24 brand s with colors near 36° on the color wheel

Frequently asked questions

What color is #FAAC38?

#FAAC38 is Yellow Orange, a warm light color with RGB values of 250, 172, 56. It has a hue of 36°, 95% saturation, and 60% lightness in the HSL color space.

What is the RGB value of #FAAC38?

The RGB color code for #FAAC38 is rgb(250, 172, 56). This means it contains 250 red, 172 green, and 56 blue in the RGB color model.

Is Yellow Orange a warm or cool color?

Yellow Orange (#FAAC38) is a warm color with a hue between 0-60° or 300-360° on the color wheel.

How do I use #FAAC38 in CSS?

You can use #FAAC38 in CSS with: background-color: #FAAC38; or color: #FAAC38; or as an RGB value: rgb(250, 172, 56). For print design, use CMYK: 0%, 31%, 78%, 2%.