#FFB300 Hex Color
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UCLA Gold is a bright, saturated yellow-orange that demands attention. Because this shade is intense, it functions best as an accent color rather than a primary background. It pairs exceptionally well with deep navy or charcoal, providing high contrast for text and interface elements. Black text remains readable against this hue. The hex code for this color is #ffb300.
Questions about UCLA Gold
What is the hex code for UCLA Gold?
UCLA Gold is #ffb300. In RGB that is rgb(255, 179, 0), in HSL hsl(42, 100%, 50%) and in CMYK 0%, 30%, 100%, 0%.
How should I use UCLA Gold #ffb300 in UI design?
Is UCLA Gold readable on white or black?
UCLA Gold has a 1.79:1 contrast ratio on white and 11.70:1 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.