Amber colour: description, colour codes, shades and mixing tips

Amber is a warm, earthy shade made up of a combination of yellow, orange and brown tones. This colour is often associated with autumnal landscapes, where the falling leaves and ripeness of the fruit predominate. The amber has a natural glow that gives it a touch of sparkle, making it particularly attractive and homely in any setting.

This colour is often used in interior design and fashion, as it combines well with other earthy colours and bright shades. Amber is a calm and warming colour, making it an excellent choice for rooms where you want to relax and recharge. In fashion, it creates an elegant and sophisticated effect, especially when paired with gold or wood accessories.

RGB and HEX colour codes of the colour symbol

The HEX code for the amber colour is #FFBF00 and the RGB code is (255, 191, 0).

Colour scheme	Code/Weights
Hex	#FFBF00
RGB	rgb(255, 191, 0)
HSL	hsl(45, 100%, 50%)
HSV/HSB	hsb(45, 100%, 100%)
CMYK	cmyk(0, 25, 100, 0)
Contrasting colour	#0040FF
Complementary colour	#0040FF

Dark and light shades of amber

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Dark shades

Light shades

Amber's complementary colour palettes

The colour amber is a collection of warm and rich shades often used in elegant and timeless designs. The use of amber in different palettes allows you to create different moods and contrasts, tailored to the style and purpose of your design.

Complementary palette

Analogue palette

Monochrome palette

Triad palette

Tetrade palette

Split complementary palette

Neutral palette

what is the colour of amber?

The colour amber is a warm golden yellow shade, similar to amber. This colour can also contain brownish or orangey tones and is often associated with sunny, autumnal moods.

What determines the colour of ambergris?

The colour of ambergris depends on several factors. Amber, or ambergris, contains different organic substances that change over time. The oxidation of the components, the chemical properties of the soil and environment, and temperature and pressure all contribute to the final colour. The colour of ambergris can range from light yellow to dark brown, a colour range determined by the combination of organic matter and oxidation states.

How is it possible to mix the colours of amber?

To mix the amber colour, combine the red and yellow colours to get an orange base colour. Then add a small amount of black or blue to darken the orange tone to achieve the amber shade. It is important to add the darkening colour little by little to achieve the desired result.