#FAD360 Hex Color
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Sale tags, budget flyers, and construction signage often reach for this mellow golden yellow. The hex code #fad360 carries a warm, glowing lightness that reads friendly instead of loud, and black text on it hits about 14.6:1 contrast. Use it as an accent or supporting tone rather than a full background, since large fields can wash out next to white. Deep navy gives it a rich counterpoint.
Questions about #fad360
What is #fad360 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #fad360 is rgb(250, 211, 96), in HSL hsl(45, 94%, 68%) and in CMYK 0%, 16%, 62%, 2%. Browse more shades of yellow with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #fad360?
Deep navy, charcoal, and dark plum all ground #fad360 nicely, since the yellow is light and mellow. For a softer look, try it with terracotta or olive for a warm, earthy palette.
Is #fad360 a good background for text?
Yes, black text on #fad360 reaches about 14.6:1 contrast, well above the WCAG AA minimum of 4.5:1 for body text. White text falls short here, so stick with dark type on this shade.
Is #fad360 readable on white or black?
#fad360 has a 1.44:1 contrast ratio on white and 14.55:1 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.