Glowing Lantern color: hex code #FBB736
Glowing Lantern has the hex code #FBB736. It is a vivid orange.
In the RGB color model it is made of 98.4% red, 71.8% green and 21.2% blue (251, 183, 54).
Its hue angle is 39°, with 96% saturation and 60% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 0% cyan, 27% magenta, 78% yellow and 2% black.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 11.93:1).
Glowing Lantern (#FBB736) color codes
| HEX | #FBB736 | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(251, 183, 54) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(98.4%, 71.8%, 21.2%) | |
| HSL | hsl(39, 96%, 60%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(39, 78%, 98%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(0%, 27%, 78%, 2%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(78.84, 13.82, 70.32) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(78.84, 71.67, 78.88) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(57.387, 54.647, 11.015) | |
| Decimal | 16496438 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with Glowing Lantern, based on their position on the color wheel.
Complementary
The color opposite on the color wheel (180°). Strongest contrast.
Analogous
Neighbors 30° either side. Calm, natural combinations.
Split complementary
The two colors next to the complement (150° and 210°).
Triadic
Three colors evenly spaced, 120° apart.
Tetradic (square)
Four colors 90° apart.
Shades, tints and tones
Shades (darker, mixed with black)
Tints (lighter, mixed with white)
Tones (mixed with gray)
Contrast and accessibility
| Text on #FBB736 | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 11.93:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 1.76:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #FBB736 as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 1.76:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 11.93:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
WCAG 2 asks for 4.5:1 for normal text (AA), 7:1 for AAA, and 3:1 for large text. Check other pairs.
Color blindness simulation
How #FBB736 looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#d1b91dProtanopia
no red cones#e1ca3cDeuteranopia
no green cones#ffa49eTritanopia
no blue cones#c3c3c3Achromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #fbb736; }
.text { color: #fbb736; }
.border { border: 2px solid #fbb736; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(251 183 54 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #fbb736, #ddfb36); }Similar colors
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Closest common color name: Mango.
See #FBB736 on its hex code page
Questions
- What color is #FBB736?
- #FBB736 is a vivid orange known as Glowing Lantern. It belongs to the orange family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of Glowing Lantern?
- The RGB value is 251, 183, 54: 251 red, 183 green and 54 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of Glowing Lantern?
- The complementary color is #367AFB, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #FBB736?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 11.93:1 and white text 1.76:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.