#FFBE00 Hex Color
An intense, high-energy electric yellow
Intensely saturated and warm, #ffbe00 is an electric yellow that demands immediate attention. Due to its high chroma, it functions best as a 10% accent color for call-to-action buttons rather than a dominant background. Pair it with dark charcoals to anchor its brightness. Black text reads clearly against this hex code with a strong 12.6:1 contrast ratio, making it accessible for small typography.
Questions about #ffbe00
What is #ffbe00 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #ffbe00 is rgb(255, 190, 0), in HSL hsl(45, 100%, 50%) and in CMYK 0%, 25%, 100%, 0%.
How should I use #ffbe00 in a professional interface?
Use #ffbe00 sparingly as a strategic accent color for call-to-action buttons rather than as a primary background. Its intense chroma naturally draws the eye, making it effective for highlighting vital user interactions against more neutral, anchored tones like charcoal or deep slate.
Is #ffbe00 readable on white or black?
#ffbe00 has a 1.66:1 contrast ratio on white and 12.61:1 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.