#FED349 Hex Color
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Bright as a fresh stick of butter with a squeeze of lemon, this warm yellow glows without tipping into neon. The hex code #fed349 has high saturation and lightness, so it shines in sale banners and buttons but can tire the eye as a full background. Pair it with charcoal or deep navy for text. Black type reaches about 14.6:1 contrast.
Questions about #fed349
What is #fed349 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #fed349 is rgb(254, 211, 73), in HSL hsl(46, 99%, 64%) and in CMYK 0%, 17%, 71%, 0%.
What colors pair well with #fed349?
Deep charcoal and navy ground its brightness, while dark teal or plum give it a richer, less expected edge. Use it as the 10 percent accent in most palettes. Skip pale grays and soft pinks, which wash the yellow out.
Is #fed349 readable on white or black?
#fed349 has a 1.43:1 contrast ratio on white and 14.62:1 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.