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Orpiment
Orpiment
#FFC947Click to copy
Orpiment Parameter Conversion Table
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RGBrgb(255, 201, 71)Copy
HSLhsl(42, 100%, 64%)Copy
HSV/HSBhsv(42, 72%, 100%)Copy
CMYKcmyk(0%, 21%, 72%, 0%)Copy
Orpiment Color Schemes
Complementary
#FFC947
Click to copy#477DFF
Click to copyAnalogous
#FF6D47
Click to copy#D9FF47
Click to copySplit Complementary
#47D9FF
Click to copy#6D47FF
Click to copyMonochromatic
#FFC947
Click to copy#F9E4B3
Click to copy#FFFFFF
Click to copy#E09E00
Click to copy#7A5600
Click to copy#140E00
Click to copyOrpiment 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
1.53 : 1
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Black background #000000
13.70 : 1
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Light gray background #F5F5F5
1.41 : 1
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Dark gray background #333333
8.24 : 1
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Orpiment Shade Variants
Gradient Generator →Lighten with White Mixed with white for a lighter, softer color
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Orpiment Color Introduction
Definition
Orpiment (HEX #FFC947) has the RGB value rgb(255, 201, 71), the HSL value hsl(42°, 100%, 64%) and the CMYK print value cmyk(0%, 21%, 72%, 0%). In terms of color schemes, the complement of Orpiment is #477DFF, and placing the two side by side produces a striking, eye-catching contrast; paired with the analogous colors #FF6D47 and #D9FF47 that sit next to it on the color wheel, it transitions naturally and harmoniously; in a split-complementary scheme (#47D9FF, #6D47FF) it keeps its contrast tension without losing layering; and a monochromatic scheme built on Orpiment uses gradients of lightness and saturation to create a unified design with a strong sense of depth. Under the WCAG accessibility standard, Orpiment has a contrast ratio of 1.53:1 against white and 13.70:1 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, Orpiment has a lightness of 64% 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 yellow made from mineral pigments, steady and rich, mostly used in court murals and the painting of religious statues, for a solemn 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 Orpiment 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, Orpiment 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.
Orpiment 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.
