#FBC311 Hex Color
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This bright, high-saturation yellow demands immediate attention. Because it is so intense, #fbc311 functions best as a small accent color rather than a large background. It pairs exceptionally well with charcoal or deep navy for high-contrast UI elements like sale buttons. The hex code is #fbc311, which provides excellent accessibility when paired with black text for readable, punchy design work.
Questions about #fbc311
What is #fbc311 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #fbc311 is rgb(251, 195, 17), in HSL hsl(46, 97%, 53%) and in CMYK 0%, 22%, 93%, 2%.
What colors pair best with #fbc311?
Is #fbc311 readable on white or black?
#fbc311 has a 1.62:1 contrast ratio on white and 12.91:1 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.