Rajah
HEX: #FBAB60 | Modern Palette
Color Specifications
#FBAB60
251, 171, 96
29°, 61% ,98%
0, 31.87, 61.75, 1.57
About Rajah
Rajah (#FBAB60) is a color with RGB(251, 171, 96) and HSL(29.03°, 61.75%, 98.43%). In design, it fits Warm styles and is suitable for Text, Button, Background. Its complementary color is #60B0FB, which creates strong contrast. Its triadic palette includes #60FBAB and #AB60FB. The name comes from Raja (Malay).
- HEX: #FBAB60
- RGB: 251, 171, 96
- HSL: 29.03°, 61.75%, 98.43%
- Style: Warm
- Use case: Text, Button, Background
- Complementary color: #60B0FB
- Triadic colors: #60FBAB, #AB60FB
- The name comes from Raja (Malay).
Live Components
Color Palettes
Color Harmonies
Complementary
The color directly opposite on the color wheel — creates maximum contrast and vibrance.
Analogous
Colors adjacent on the wheel — naturally harmonious and pleasing to the eye.
Triadic
Three colors equally spaced 120° apart — bold, balanced, and visually rich.
Split-Complementary
Two colors flanking the complement — high contrast with less tension than full complementary.
Tetradic (Square)
Four colors at 90° intervals — rich variety, best when one color dominates.
Monochromatic
Shades and tints of the same hue — cohesive, elegant, and easy to work with.
Shades & Tints
A seamless scale of #FBAB60 from deepest shade to lightest tint.
Color Characteristics
Accessibility Simulation
#C7C75B
#B6B661
#FFA4A4
#BCBCBC
Frequently Asked Questions
Name, History & Etymology
History
The word 'Raja' originates from the Sanskrit word 'rājan' (राजन्), meaning 'king' or 'ruler'. It spread throughout Southeast Asia, particularly with the influence of Indian culture and religions (Hinduism and Buddhism) from the first millennium CE onwards. In the Malay Archipelago, it became a common title for rulers of various kingdoms and sultanates. When Europeans began extensive trade and colonization in Asia, they adopted the term 'Rajah' (an anglicized spelling) to refer to local rulers, particularly in British India and British Malaya. It was used to denote a native prince or chief, often under colonial suzerainty.
First Recorded Use
The term 'Raja' has been used for centuries in Southeast Asia. Its first recorded use in English dates back to the 16th century, often in travelogues or accounts of interactions with rulers in India or Southeast Asia.
Cultural Associations
In many Southeast Asian cultures, 'Raja' is not just a title but also carries significant cultural weight, representing divine right, ancestral lineage, and the protector of the people. It is often part of longer royal titles. In India, 'Raja' is a common title for monarchs and nobility, and 'Maharaja' (Great King) is used for more powerful rulers. The term 'Rajah' in English often evokes images of exotic Eastern potentates, sometimes with a colonial undertone of 'native' rule.
Code Snippets
/* Background */
.element {
background-color: #FBAB60;
}
/* Text */
.element {
color: #FBAB60;
}
/* Border */
.element {
border: 1px solid #FBAB60;
}/* Linear gradient to complementary */
.element {
background: linear-gradient(
to right,
#FBAB60,
#F9FBFD
);
}
/* Radial gradient */
.element {
background: radial-gradient(
circle,
#FBAB60,
#F9FBFD
);
}// SCSS variable
$rajah: #FBAB60;
// With RGB channels (useful for rgba() usage)
$rajah-r: 251;
$rajah-g: 171;
$rajah-b: 96;
// Usage
.element {
background-color: $rajah;
color: rgba($rajah-r, $rajah-g, $rajah-b, 0.8);
}