#FFBE0B Hex Color
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High-energy and luminous, #ffbe0b is a saturated golden yellow that commands immediate attention. This hex code works best as a 10 percent accent color to drive engagement in call-to-action buttons or sale banners. Because of its high intensity, avoid using it as a primary background, as it quickly overwhelms the eye. It pairs surprisingly well with deep charcoal or navy text for high-contrast accessibility.
Questions about #ffbe0b
What is #ffbe0b in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #ffbe0b is rgb(255, 190, 11), in HSL hsl(44, 100%, 52%) and in CMYK 0%, 25%, 96%, 0%.
How should #ffbe0b be used in UI design?
Use #ffbe0b as a small, high-impact accent color for call-to-action buttons or notifications rather than a large background. Its high intensity works best when applied sparingly to draw user attention without overwhelming the overall page design or straining the viewer's eyes.
Is #ffbe0b readable on white or black?
#ffbe0b has a 1.66:1 contrast ratio on white and 12.62:1 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.