#FACC31 Hex Color
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#facc31 is a highly saturated, energetic yellow that reads as both warm and urgent. Because of its high intensity, it works best as a 10 percent accent color for call-to-action buttons or sale banners rather than a full background. It pairs exceptionally well with deep charcoals, providing strong contrast for black text while maintaining readability. The hex code for this shade is #facc31.
Questions about #facc31
What is #facc31 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #facc31 is rgb(250, 204, 49), in HSL hsl(46, 95%, 59%) and in CMYK 0%, 18%, 80%, 2%. Browse more shades of yellow with names and hex codes.
How should I effectively use #facc31 in a design layout?
#facc31 acts best as a high-visibility accent color rather than a primary background shade. Reserve this intense yellow for small, critical elements like call-to-action buttons or promotional banners where you need to draw immediate user attention without overwhelming the viewer.
Is #facc31 readable on white or black?
#facc31 has a 1.52:1 contrast ratio on white and 13.74:1 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.