#FDC700 Hex Color
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#fdc700 is a highly saturated, warm yellow with a golden, slightly orange cast. Its bright, medium-light value creates an upbeat sense of opportunity and spontaneity. It suits sale labels, budget messaging, construction graphics, and energetic accents. Use the hex code as a small focal color beside navy or charcoal. Black text remains highly readable at 13.3:1 contrast.
Questions about #fdc700
What is #fdc700 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #fdc700 is rgb(253, 199, 0), in HSL hsl(47, 100%, 50%) and in CMYK 0%, 21%, 100%, 1%.
What colors pair well with #fdc700 in a design?
Is #fdc700 readable on white or black?
#fdc700 has a 1.57:1 contrast ratio on white and 13.34:1 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.