#FDF80A Hex Color
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Close to highlighter ink, #fdf80a is a luminous yellow with almost no darkness to it. That full saturation makes it a strong accent for sale badges, budget promotions, and construction signage, though a whole background of it can tire the eyes. Pair it with deep navy for contrast. Black text on this hex code hits about 18.6:1, well past WCAG AA.
Questions about #fdf80a
What is #fdf80a in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #fdf80a is rgb(253, 248, 10), in HSL hsl(59, 98%, 52%) and in CMYK 0%, 2%, 96%, 1%.
What text color should I use on #fdf80a?
Black text reads best on #fdf80a, with a contrast ratio of about 18.6:1, well above the 4.5:1 needed for WCAG AA body text. White text fails badly here, so keep this shade for dark-on-light layouts.
Which colors pair well with #fdf80a?
Is #fdf80a readable on white or black?
#fdf80a has a 1.12:1 contrast ratio on white and 18.60:1 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.