What is the hex code for Yellow Orange?

Yellow Orange is #f99d1b. It appears in 14 historical color combinations from Sanzo Wada's 1933 "A Dictionary of Color Combinations".

What does Yellow Orange look like on white and black backgrounds?

Yellow Orange (#f99d1b) has a WCAG contrast ratio of 2.13:1 against white (#FFFFFF) and 9.87:1 against black (#000000). WCAG AA requires 4.5:1 for normal text and 3:1 for large text.

Where does the color Yellow Orange come from?

Yellow Orange is documented in Sanzo Wada's "A Dictionary of Color Combinations" (1933, Seigensha Art Publishing 2010 reprint). Wada catalogued orange pigments and historical Japanese color terms. The source work is in the public domain.

Can I use Yellow Orange in my own design or brand?

Yes. The color name and hex value (#f99d1b) are factual data — not copyrightable. Our curation and descriptions are CC BY 4.0 licensed.

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Yellow Orange

About Yellow Orange

Yellow Orange is a mid-tone, vivid orange tone. Its hex value is #f99d1b — that is RGB 249, 157, 27, or HSL 35°, 95%, 54%.

It holds 9.9:1 contrast against dark, so Yellow Orange works best for body text, headings, and UI labels. (On white it scores 2.1:1; on black 9.9:1.)

Across Sanzo Wada's 1933 Dictionary of Color Combinations, Yellow Orange appears in 14 combinations — most often paired with Violet Blue, Ivory Buff and Burnt Sienna.

Palettes with Yellow Orange

Yellow Orange appears in 14 combinations from the archive. Each pairing reveals how the same color shifts character depending on its neighbours.

Showa era

Yellow Orange & Dark Tyrian Blue

Plate 2 from Sanzo Wada's 1933 Dictionary of Color Combinations — Yellow Orange, Dark Tyrian Blue.

Showa era

Yellow Orange & Dusky Madder Violet

Plate 53 from Sanzo Wada's 1933 Dictionary of Color Combinations — Yellow Orange, Dusky Madder Violet.

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Yellow Orange & Violet Blue

Plate 89 from Sanzo Wada's 1933 Dictionary of Color Combinations — Yellow Orange, Violet Blue.

Showa era

Sulpher Yellow & Yellow Orange +1

Plate 151 from Sanzo Wada's 1933 Dictionary of Color Combinations — Sulpher Yellow, Yellow Orange, Vandar Poel's Blue.

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Pale Burnt Lake & Yellow Orange +1

Plate 171 from Sanzo Wada's 1933 Dictionary of Color Combinations — Pale Burnt Lake, Yellow Orange, Glaucous Green.

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Ivory Buff & Yellow Orange +1

Plate 209 from Sanzo Wada's 1933 Dictionary of Color Combinations — Ivory Buff, Yellow Orange, Salvia Blue.

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Yellow Ocher & Yellow Orange +1

Plate 222 from Sanzo Wada's 1933 Dictionary of Color Combinations — Yellow Ocher, Yellow Orange, Orange Rufous.

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Ivory Buff & Yellow Orange +1

Plate 235 from Sanzo Wada's 1933 Dictionary of Color Combinations — Ivory Buff, Yellow Orange, Grayish Lavender - B.

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Cream Yellow & Yellow Orange +2

Plate 267 from Sanzo Wada's 1933 Dictionary of Color Combinations — Cream Yellow, Yellow Orange, Benzol Green, Blue.

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Yellow Orange & Sepia +2

Plate 288 from Sanzo Wada's 1933 Dictionary of Color Combinations — Yellow Orange, Sepia, Taupe Brown, Black.

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Burnt Sienna & Yellow Orange +2

Plate 297 from Sanzo Wada's 1933 Dictionary of Color Combinations — Burnt Sienna, Yellow Orange, Olive Green, Violet Blue.

Showa era

Burnt Sienna & Yellow Orange +2

Plate 312 from Sanzo Wada's 1933 Dictionary of Color Combinations — Burnt Sienna, Yellow Orange, Artemesia Green, Helvetia Blue.

Showa era

Raw Sienna & Apricot Yellow +2

Plate 319 from Sanzo Wada's 1933 Dictionary of Color Combinations — Raw Sienna, Apricot Yellow, Yellow Orange, Cossack Green.

Showa era

Vandyke Red & Yellow Orange +2

Plate 335 from Sanzo Wada's 1933 Dictionary of Color Combinations — Vandyke Red, Yellow Orange, Violet, Slate Color.

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Palettes with Yellow Orange

Yellow Orange & Dark Tyrian Blue

Yellow Orange & Dusky Madder Violet

Yellow Orange & Violet Blue

Sulpher Yellow & Yellow Orange +1

Pale Burnt Lake & Yellow Orange +1

Ivory Buff & Yellow Orange +1

Yellow Ocher & Yellow Orange +1

Ivory Buff & Yellow Orange +1

Cream Yellow & Yellow Orange +2

Yellow Orange & Sepia +2

Burnt Sienna & Yellow Orange +2

Burnt Sienna & Yellow Orange +2

Raw Sienna & Apricot Yellow +2

Vandyke Red & Yellow Orange +2

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