#FBBB04 Hex Color
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Sale tags and construction signage reach for this glowing yellow first. #fbbb04 is a fully saturated golden yellow with warm orange undertones, loud enough to carry a clearance banner or safety vest. It works best as an accent color, since a full background can tire the eye. Pair it with deep navy for punch, and set black text on top for about 12.2:1 contrast.
Questions about #fbbb04
What is #fbbb04 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #fbbb04 is rgb(251, 187, 4), in HSL hsl(44, 97%, 50%) and in CMYK 0%, 25%, 98%, 2%.
What colors pair well with #fbbb04?
Deep navy and charcoal give #fbbb04 the strongest contrast, while a touch of burgundy adds richness without dulling its glow. Skip pale pastels, which wash it out.
Is #fbbb04 readable on white or black?
#fbbb04 has a 1.71:1 contrast ratio on white and 12.21:1 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.