#FAB404 Hex Color

Vibrant golden yellow with high energy

Hex color #fab404 graphic
This glowing golden yellow brings immediate energy to any palette. Because #fab404 is highly saturated, it works best as a punchy 10% accent rather than a background. Pair it with deep charcoal or navy to ground the intensity. Black text provides excellent readability against this shade, hitting a 11.6:1 contrast ratio. Use the hex code #fab404 for calls to action or seasonal highlights.

Questions about #fab404

What is #fab404 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #fab404 is rgb(250, 180, 4), in HSL hsl(43, 97%, 50%) and in CMYK 0%, 28%, 98%, 2%.
What colors pair well with #fab404?
#fab404 works best when paired with deep neutrals like charcoal or navy to ground its intense vibrancy. These dark tones create necessary contrast, preventing the bright yellow from overwhelming your design while ensuring text remains readable and professional.
Is #fab404 readable on white or black?
#fab404 has a 1.81:1 contrast ratio on white and 11.59:1 on black. WCAG asks for 4.5:1 for body text and 3:1 for large text, so on white it is too faint for text and on black it works for body text. Try other pairs in the contrast checker.