NYC Taxi color: hex code #F7B731
NYC Taxi has the hex code #F7B731. It is a vivid orange.
In the RGB color model it is made of 96.9% red, 71.8% green and 19.2% blue (247, 183, 49).
Its hue angle is 41°, with 93% saturation and 58% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 0% cyan, 26% magenta, 80% yellow and 3% black.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 11.77:1).
NYC Taxi (#F7B731) color codes
| HEX | #F7B731 | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(247, 183, 49) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(96.9%, 71.8%, 19.2%) | |
| HSL | hsl(41, 93%, 58%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(41, 80%, 97%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(0%, 26%, 80%, 3%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(78.38, 11.96, 71.42) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(78.38, 72.42, 80.49) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(55.85, 53.867, 10.361) | |
| Decimal | 16234289 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with NYC Taxi, 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 #F7B731 | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 11.77:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 1.78:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #F7B731 as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 1.78:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 11.77:1 | 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 #F7B731 looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#d0b812Protanopia
no red cones#e0c838Deuteranopia
no green cones#ffa49eTritanopia
no blue cones#c2c2c2Achromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #f7b731; }
.text { color: #f7b731; }
.border { border: 2px solid #f7b731; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(247 183 49 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #f7b731, #d4f731); }Similar colors
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Closest common color name: Mango.
See #F7B731 on its hex code page
Questions
- What color is #F7B731?
- #F7B731 is a vivid orange known as NYC Taxi. It belongs to the orange family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of NYC Taxi?
- The RGB value is 247, 183, 49: 247 red, 183 green and 49 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of NYC Taxi?
- The complementary color is #3171F7, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #F7B731?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 11.77:1 and white text 1.78:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.