#FAD51D Hex Color
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#fad51d is an intensely saturated, sunny yellow that commands immediate attention. This high-energy shade functions best as an accent color for call-to-action buttons or sale banners where visibility is key. Because it sits on the brighter end of the spectrum, pair it with dark charcoal or deep navy for maximum readability. The hex code for this yellow is #fad51d.
Questions about #fad51d
What is #fad51d in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #fad51d is rgb(250, 213, 29), in HSL hsl(50, 96%, 55%) and in CMYK 0%, 15%, 88%, 2%.
Where should I use #fad51d in a web design layout?
Reserve #fad51d for isolated, high-priority interactive elements like primary call-to-action buttons or alert banners that require immediate user focus. Because this yellow commands such intense visual attention, applying it to large background areas often overwhelms the user and competes with other essential UI content.
Is #fad51d readable on white or black?
#fad51d has a 1.43:1 contrast ratio on white and 14.60:1 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.