#FFBC13 Hex Color
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#ffbc13 is a high-energy yellow with saturated, golden warmth. It reads as a friendly, attention-grabbing hue, perfect for call-to-action buttons or sale banners that need immediate visibility. Because this hex code pairs best with black text for optimal readability, use it as a 10% accent color rather than a large background. It is far too intense for sprawling layouts but shines when applied to smaller, critical design elements.
Questions about #ffbc13
What is #ffbc13 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #ffbc13 is rgb(255, 188, 19), in HSL hsl(43, 100%, 54%) and in CMYK 0%, 26%, 93%, 0%. Browse more shades of yellow with names and hex codes.
Where should I use #ffbc13 in my design?
Apply #ffbc13 sparingly as a 10% accent color for interactive elements like buttons or notification badges. Because it is highly saturated, using it for large backgrounds can easily overwhelm the viewer and tire the eyes during long reading sessions.
What text color works best on #ffbc13?
Standard black or very dark charcoal text provides the strongest readability contrast against this yellow. Avoid white or light-colored text, as they lack sufficient contrast and will appear washed out or unreadable against such a bright, warm hue.
Is #ffbc13 readable on white or black?
#ffbc13 has a 1.68:1 contrast ratio on white and 12.45:1 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.