Amber (SAE/ECE)

HEX: #FF7E00 | Modern Palette

On White
2.55:1
FAIL
On Black
8.24:1
PASS

Color Specifications

HEX
#FF7E00
RGB
255, 126, 0
HSL
29°, 100% ,100%
CMYK
0, 50.59, 100, 0

About Amber (SAE/ECE)

Amber (SAE/ECE) (#FF7E00) is a color with RGB(255, 126, 0) and HSL(29.65°, 100%, 100%). It is commonly associated with Playful moods. In design, it fits Neon, Warm styles and is suitable for Text, Button, Background. Its complementary color is #0081FF, which creates strong contrast. Its triadic palette includes #00FF7E and #7E00FF. The name comes from Amber (English).

  • HEX: #FF7E00
  • RGB: 255, 126, 0
  • HSL: 29.65°, 100%, 100%
  • Mood: Playful
  • Style: Neon, Warm
  • Use case: Text, Button, Background
  • Complementary color: #0081FF
  • Triadic colors: #00FF7E, #7E00FF
  • The name comes from Amber (English).

Live Components

LIGHT
DARK
System Notification Box

Color Palettes

Monochromatic Five tones of the same hue — a reliable scale for backgrounds, surfaces, and text.
Neutral + Accent Four near-neutral tones grounded by a saturated accent — clean and versatile for UI.
Analogous Five hues drifting across a 60° arc — naturally harmonious and pleasing to the eye.
3 + 1 + 1 Three analogous base colors, one complementary accent, one dark anchor — bold yet balanced.

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 #FF7E00 from deepest shade to lightest tint.

Color Characteristics

Mood
Playful
Style
Neon Warm
Use case
Text Button Background

Accessibility Simulation

Deuteranopia #B1B100
Protanopia #94940C
Tritanopia #FF7676
Achromatopsia #A2A2A2

Frequently Asked Questions

Amber (SAE/ECE) (#FF7E00) is a color with RGB(255, 126, 0) and HSL(29.65°, 100%, 100%).

#FF7E00 pairs strongly with #0081FF as its complementary color. It can also be used with neutral tones for balanced UI and design layouts.

#FF7E00 is suitable for Text, Button, Background and works well with Neon, Warm styles.

#FF7E00 is commonly associated with Playful.

The name Amber (SAE/ECE) is linked to Amber from English, meaning A hard, translucent, fossilized resin originating from extinct coniferous trees of the Tertiary period, typically yellowish-brown in color..

Name, History & Etymology

Origin Word Amber
Meaning A hard, translucent, fossilized resin originating from extinct coniferous trees of the Tertiary period, typically yellowish-brown in color.
Language English
First Recorded Use 14th Century

History

The specific 'Amber (SAE/ECE)' color standard refers to the color used for automotive signal lighting, particularly turn signals and side markers. This standardization became crucial with the rise of the automotive industry to ensure consistent and universally recognizable signals. SAE (Society of Automotive Engineers) and ECE (Economic Commission for Europe) are two major bodies that set these standards. The color is a specific shade of yellow-orange, designed to be distinct from red (brakes) and white (headlights/reverse) and highly visible in various conditions.

First Recorded Use

The word 'amber' entered English via Old French 'ambre' from Medieval Latin 'ambra', which itself came from Arabic 'anbar'. Initially, 'anbar' referred to ambergris (a waxy substance from sperm whales), but the term later shifted to refer to the fossilized resin due to their similar appearance and use in perfumes and ornaments.

Cultural Associations

In automotive contexts, amber is universally recognized as a signal for caution, turning, or hazard. Its use is legally mandated in many countries for specific lighting functions. Beyond automotive, the color amber is often associated with warmth, autumn, and natural elements due to its resemblance to the gemstone amber. It can also evoke feelings of coziness or vintage aesthetics.

Similar Named Colors
Orange (color Wheel) #FF7F00 ΔE 0.31
University Of Tennessee Orange #F77F00 ΔE 1.73
Safety Orange #FF7800 ΔE 1.83
Princeton Orange #F58025 ΔE 2.42

Code Snippets

/* Background */
.element {
    background-color: #FF7E00;
}

/* Text */
.element {
    color: #FF7E00;
}

/* Border */
.element {
    border: 1px solid #FF7E00;
}

/* Linear gradient to complementary */
.element {
    background: linear-gradient(
        to right,
        #FF7E00,
        #FFFFFF
    );
}

/* Radial gradient */
.element {
    background: radial-gradient(
        circle,
        #FF7E00,
        #FFFFFF
    );
}

// SCSS variable
$amber-(sae/ece): #FF7E00;

// With RGB channels (useful for rgba() usage)
$amber-(sae/ece)-r: 255;
$amber-(sae/ece)-g: 126;
$amber-(sae/ece)-b: 0;

// Usage
.element {
    background-color: $amber-(sae/ece);
    color: rgba($amber-(sae/ece)-r, $amber-(sae/ece)-g, $amber-(sae/ece)-b, 0.8);
}