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Beeswax Yellow
Beeswax Yellow
#FFB74DClick to copy
Beeswax Yellow Parameter Conversion Table
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RGBrgb(255, 183, 77)Copy
HSLhsl(36, 100%, 65%)Copy
HSV/HSBhsv(36, 70%, 100%)Copy
CMYKcmyk(0%, 28%, 70%, 0%)Copy
Beeswax Yellow Color Schemes
Complementary
#FFB74D
Click to copy#4D95FF
Click to copyAnalogous
#FF5E4D
Click to copy#EEFF4D
Click to copySplit Complementary
#4DEEFF
Click to copy#5E4DFF
Click to copyMonochromatic
#FFB74D
Click to copy#F9DFB9
Click to copy#FFFFFF
Click to copy#E68900
Click to copy#804C00
Click to copy#1A0F00
Click to copyBeeswax Yellow WCAG Accessibility Contrast
WCAG Calculator →The contrast ratio of this color against common foreground/background colors (based on the WCAG 2.1 standard)
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White background #FFFFFF
1.73 : 1
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Black background #000000
12.13 : 1
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Light gray background #F5F5F5
1.59 : 1
AA NormalAA LargeAAA NormalAAA Large
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Dark gray background #333333
7.30 : 1
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Beeswax Yellow Shade Variants
Gradient Generator →Lighten with White Mixed with white for a lighter, softer color
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Beeswax Yellow Color Introduction
Definition
Beeswax Yellow (HEX #FFB74D) has the RGB value rgb(255, 183, 77), the HSL value hsl(36°, 100%, 65%) and the CMYK print value cmyk(0%, 28%, 70%, 0%). In terms of color schemes, the complement of Beeswax Yellow is #4D95FF, and placing the two side by side produces a striking, eye-catching contrast; paired with the analogous colors #FF5E4D and #EEFF4D that sit next to it on the color wheel, it transitions naturally and harmoniously; in a split-complementary scheme (#4DEEFF, #5E4DFF) it keeps its contrast tension without losing layering; and a monochromatic scheme built on Beeswax Yellow uses gradients of lightness and saturation to create a unified design with a strong sense of depth. Under the WCAG accessibility standard, Beeswax Yellow has a contrast ratio of 1.73:1 against white and 12.13:1 against black; paired with a black background it reaches AAA, making it ideal for text and accent colors in dark mode.
Color Characteristics
Orange blends the passion of red with the brightness of yellow, evoking sunsets, fruit and campfires. Warm yet energetic, it is widely used in food, e-commerce and sports brands. Specifically, Beeswax Yellow has a lightness of 65% and a saturation of 100%, bright and airy, ideal as a light background or accent color that creates a soft, comfortable atmosphere; 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 warm yellow imitating beeswax, mellow and translucent, traditionally used in jewelry carving and lacquerware decoration, for an elegant feel.
Color Psychology
Orange can evoke pleasure, friendliness and appetite, with a marked approachable quality; psychologically it symbolizes vitality, optimism and creativity. For this reason Beeswax Yellow tends to leave a first impression of being warm and friendly in the viewer’s mind, and this emotional tone also defines the role it plays in design.
Best Uses
Orange suits food packaging, e-commerce campaigns, children’s products and any scene that needs to convey warmth and energy. In real projects, Beeswax Yellow is also often used as a light background or supporting negative space; in “Orange”-themed designs, the adjacent colors or lightness gradients built around it quickly establish a cohesive, clearly layered color scheme.
Beeswax Yellow 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.
