#FDE97D Hex Color
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#fde97d is a mellow, luminous yellow with a soft warm glow. Its high lightness and moderate saturation give it an easygoing energy, which suits sale banners, budget promotions, and construction signage. Black text on this hex code reaches about 17.1:1 contrast, so small body text stays readable. Pair it with navy for a richer, less obvious combination.
Questions about #fde97d
What is #fde97d in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #fde97d is rgb(253, 233, 125), in HSL hsl(51, 97%, 74%) and in CMYK 0%, 8%, 51%, 1%.
What colors pair well with #fde97d?
Is #fde97d readable on white or black?
#fde97d has a 1.22:1 contrast ratio on white and 17.12:1 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.