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Yellow Orange (RAL 2000)
Yellow Orange (RAL 2000)
#DB8E00Click to copy
Yellow Orange (RAL 2000) Parameter Conversion Table
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RGBrgb(219, 142, 0)Copy
HSLhsl(39, 100%, 43%)Copy
HSV/HSBhsv(39, 100%, 86%)Copy
CMYKcmyk(0%, 35%, 100%, 14%)Copy
Yellow Orange (RAL 2000) Color Schemes
Complementary
#DB8E00
Click to copy#004DDB
Click to copyAnalogous
#DB2100
Click to copy#BADB00
Click to copySplit Complementary
#00BADB
Click to copy#2100DB
Click to copyMonochromatic
#DB8E00
Click to copy#F1B850
Click to copy#F8DEAF
Click to copy#754C00
Click to copy#0F0A00
Click to copy#000000
Click to copyYellow Orange (RAL 2000) WCAG Accessibility Contrast
WCAG Calculator →The contrast ratio of this color against common foreground/background colors (based on the WCAG 2.1 standard)
Sample text Aa
White background #FFFFFF
2.66 : 1
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Black background #000000
7.88 : 1
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Light gray background #F5F5F5
2.44 : 1
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Dark gray background #333333
4.74 : 1
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Yellow Orange (RAL 2000) Shade Variants
Gradient Generator →Lighten with White Mixed with white for a lighter, softer color
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Yellow Orange (RAL 2000) Color Introduction
Definition
Yellow Orange (RAL 2000) (HEX #DB8E00) has the RGB value rgb(219, 142, 0), the HSL value hsl(39°, 100%, 43%) and the CMYK print value cmyk(0%, 35%, 100%, 14%). In terms of color schemes, the complement of Yellow Orange (RAL 2000) is #004DDB, and placing the two side by side produces a striking, eye-catching contrast; paired with the analogous colors #DB2100 and #BADB00 that sit next to it on the color wheel, it transitions naturally and harmoniously; in a split-complementary scheme (#00BADB, #2100DB) it keeps its contrast tension without losing layering; and a monochromatic scheme built on Yellow Orange (RAL 2000) uses gradients of lightness and saturation to create a unified design with a strong sense of depth. Under the WCAG accessibility standard, Yellow Orange (RAL 2000) has a contrast ratio of 2.66:1 against white and 7.88:1 against black; paired with a black background it reaches AAA, making it ideal for text and accent colors in dark mode.
Color Characteristics
Brown evokes soil, wood and coffee; its warm, substantial visual effect makes it almost irreplaceable in vintage, home and coffee and dining sectors. Specifically, Yellow Orange (RAL 2000) has a lightness of 43% and a saturation of 100%, striking and generous as a background or primary color, offering good readability with either light or dark text; moreover, its saturation is extremely high and its visual tension is strong, so it works best used sparingly as a focal accent. In a word: A bright orange with a high yellow content.
Color Psychology
Brown can evoke steadiness, warmth and dependability, with a marked calming effect; psychologically it symbolizes stability, simplicity and trust. For this reason Yellow Orange (RAL 2000) tends to leave a first impression of being solid and dependable in the viewer’s mind, and this emotional tone also defines the role it plays in design.
Best Uses
Brown suits coffee roasting, home furnishings, vintage brands and any scene that needs to convey a warm texture. In real projects, Yellow Orange (RAL 2000) is also often used as a dark background or heading text color; in “Brown”-themed designs, the adjacent colors or lightness gradients built around it quickly establish a cohesive, clearly layered color scheme.
Yellow Orange (RAL 2000) Featured In
This color is included in the following color cards and color families. Click a card to browse more colors in the corresponding collection.