Rajah

HEX: #FBAB60 | Modern Palette

On White
1.89:1
FAIL
On Black
11.10:1
PASS

Color Specifications

HEX
#FBAB60
RGB
251, 171, 96
HSL
29°, 61% ,98%
CMYK
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).

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Color Palettes

Rajah #FBAB60 is used in Monochromatic, Neutral + Accent, Analogous, 3 + 1 + 1 palettes, giving designers ready-made combinations for backgrounds, surfaces, accents, and interface elements.

Monochromatic Five tones of the same hue — a reliable scale for backgrounds, surfaces, and text.
 
 
 
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Neutral + Accent Four near-neutral tones grounded by a saturated accent — clean and versatile for UI.
 
 
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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

Rajah #FBAB60 pairs with #60B0FB as its complementary color, and #60FBAB and #AB60FB in triadic combinations. These harmony relationships help create balanced color combinations for UI, branding, and design work.

Complementary

The color directly opposite on the color wheel — creates maximum contrast and vibrance.

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Analogous

Colors adjacent on the wheel — naturally harmonious and pleasing to the eye.

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Triadic

Three colors equally spaced 120° apart — bold, balanced, and visually rich.

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Split-Complementary

Two colors flanking the complement — high contrast with less tension than full complementary.

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Tetradic (Square)

Four colors at 90° intervals — rich variety, best when one color dominates.

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Monochromatic

Shades and tints of the same hue — cohesive, elegant, and easy to work with.

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Shades & Tints

The shade and tint range for Rajah #FBAB60 moves from dark #190C01 tones through the base color to lighter #FEF2E6 tones, making it useful for depth, hierarchy, and background variation.

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Color Characteristics

Mood
Style
Warm
Use case
Text Button Background

Accessibility Simulation

Deuteranopia #C7C75B
Protanopia #B6B661
Tritanopia #FFA4A4
Achromatopsia #BCBCBC

Frequently Asked Questions

Rajah (#FBAB60) is a color with RGB(251, 171, 96) and HSL(29.03°, 61.75%, 98.43%).

#FBAB60 pairs strongly with #60B0FB as its complementary color. It can also be used with neutral tones for balanced UI and design layouts.

#FBAB60 is suitable for Text, Button, Background and works well with Warm styles.

The name Rajah is linked to Raja from Malay, meaning King, Prince, Chieftain.

Name, History & Etymology

Origin Word Raja
Meaning King, Prince, Chieftain
Language Malay
First Recorded Use Pre-colonial (Malay Archipelago), 16th Century (English)

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.

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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);
}