#FDC11C Hex Color
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A fully saturated, glowing yellow with a warm golden undertone. #fdc11c grabs attention fast, so it works best as a small accent in sale badges, buttons, and construction signage rather than a full background. Black text reads clearly on it at about 12.8:1 contrast, well past WCAG AA. This hex code looks richest against deep navy or charcoal.
Questions about #fdc11c
What is #fdc11c in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #fdc11c is rgb(253, 193, 28), in HSL hsl(44, 98%, 55%) and in CMYK 0%, 24%, 89%, 1%.
What colors pair well with #fdc11c?
Deep navy and charcoal give this yellow the contrast it needs without competing for attention. For a softer palette, try muted teal or warm terracotta as supporting tones.
Is #fdc11c readable on white or black?
#fdc11c has a 1.63:1 contrast ratio on white and 12.82:1 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.