Yellow Orange is a
warm light color with the hex code #FAAD3F.
Also known as
"Cloudflare Amber"
by Cloudflare
.
This vibrant hue can be represented as RGB
250, 173, 63 in digital design or CMYK 0%, 31%, 75%, 2% for print applications.
Find matching Pantone color.
Currently, 1 brand uses this color in their visual identity, making it a proven choice for professional branding and web design.
Yellow Orange
#FAAD3F aka “Cloudflare Amber” by Cloudflare
Yellow Orange color values
- HEX
- #FAAD3F
- RGB
- 250, 173, 63
- HSL
- 35°, 95%, 61%
- CMYK
- 0, 31, 75, 2
Shades & tints
Darker Lighter
About this color
Yellow Orange sits at 35° on the color wheel with 95% saturation and 61% 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, 173, 63), 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 75Y 2K. With almost no black ink (2%), this color is built almost entirely from process inks: 31% magenta, 75% yellow. This profile tends toward vibrancy in print, though ink density limits on press may affect saturation on coated versus uncoated stock. In brand applications, this exact value is specified as Cloudflare Amber.
Color harmonies
Complementary
Analogous
Triadic
Split-Complementary
How to use Yellow Orange
CSS Variable
:root {
--brand-primary: #FAAD3F;
--brand-primary-rgb: 250, 173, 63;
}Define as a CSS custom property for consistent theming across your site.
Tailwind Config
colors: {
brand: '#FAAD3F',
}
Add to your Tailwind config to use classes like bg-brand.
Print Design (CMYK)
C: 0%
M: 31%
Y: 75%
K: 2%Use these CMYK values in Adobe Illustrator, InDesign, or print specifications.
RGB for Screens
rgb(250, 173, 63)
rgba(250, 173, 63, 0.8)Use RGB notation for compatibility or add alpha channel for transparency.
Brands using Yellow Orange
1 brand uses this color in their identity
Brands using similar hue
24 brand s with colors near 35° on the color wheel
Frequently asked questions
What color is #FAAD3F?
#FAAD3F is Yellow Orange, a warm light color with RGB values of 250, 173, 63. It has a hue of 35°, 95%
saturation, and 61% lightness in the HSL color
space.
What is the RGB value of #FAAD3F?
The RGB color code for #FAAD3F is rgb(250, 173, 63). This means it contains 250 red,
173 green, and 63 blue in the RGB color model.
Is Yellow Orange a warm or cool color?
Yellow Orange (#FAAD3F) is a warm color with a hue between 0-60° or 300-360° on the color wheel.
How do I use #FAAD3F in CSS?
You can use #FAAD3F in CSS with:
background-color: #FAAD3F; or color: #FAAD3F; or as an RGB value: rgb(250, 173, 63). For print design, use CMYK: 0%, 31%, 75%, 2%.