#FDE82D Hex Color

Electric neon yellow with high intensity

Hex color #fde82d graphic
#fde82d is a high-visibility, neon yellow that commands immediate attention. Because it is extremely luminous, use it sparingly as a 10% accent color for calls to action or sale alerts rather than a primary background. It pairs exceptionally well with charcoal gray or deep navy to ground its intensity. The hex code for this electric tone is #fde82d.

Questions about #fde82d

What is #fde82d in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #fde82d is rgb(253, 232, 45), in HSL hsl(54, 98%, 58%) and in CMYK 0%, 8%, 82%, 1%.
How can I effectively use #fde82d without overwhelming my design?
Since #fde82d is extremely luminous, it should occupy no more than 10% of your visual layout. Pair it with deep neutrals like charcoal or navy to ground the intensity and make your primary call to action buttons stand out.
Is #fde82d readable on white or black?
#fde82d has a 1.25:1 contrast ratio on white and 16.75:1 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.