#FDF949 Hex Color
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Bright and highly saturated, #fdf949 is a warm yellow with a slight green undertone and an upbeat, spontaneous feel. It suits sale graphics, budget branding, and construction signage, especially as a focused accent against charcoal or deep navy. Black text reads clearly on this color, making the hex code practical for bold labels and short calls to action.
Questions about #fdf949
What is #fdf949 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #fdf949 is rgb(253, 249, 73), in HSL hsl(59, 98%, 64%) and in CMYK 0%, 2%, 71%, 1%.
What colors pair well with #fdf949?
Is #fdf949 a warm or cool yellow?
#fdf949 reads as a warm yellow with a slight green undertone, balancing sunny energy with a sharper, more electric edge than golden yellows. That liveliness makes it effective for attention-getting accents rather than large, restful background areas.
Is #fdf949 readable on white or black?
#fdf949 has a 1.11:1 contrast ratio on white and 18.82:1 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.