#FAD12E Hex Color
A glowing yellow with upbeat energy
Bright and highly saturated, #fad12e is a warm yellow with a clean, glowing finish. Its upbeat energy suits sale graphics, budget brands, construction visuals, and opportunity-focused campaigns. Use it as a small accent against navy or charcoal rather than a full-page background. The hex code for this color is #fad12e, with strong readability for black body text.
Questions about #fad12e
What is #fad12e in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #fad12e is rgb(250, 209, 46), in HSL hsl(48, 95%, 58%) and in CMYK 0%, 16%, 82%, 2%.
Does #fad12e work with white or black text?
#fad12e works best with black or very dark text; its bright yellow surface provides strong contrast for black, while white text has weak contrast and should be avoided for normal-sized copy.
What colors pair well with #fad12e?
Is #fad12e readable on white or black?
#fad12e has a 1.47:1 contrast ratio on white and 14.22:1 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.