#FFC000 Hex Color
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This bright, high-saturation yellow carries a sunny and urgent tone perfect for buttons or CTA elements. Because #ffc000 is intense, it works best as a 10% accent rather than a dominant background. Pair it with deep charcoal or navy to ensure readability. Black text provides excellent contrast against this hex code, making it a reliable choice for buttons that demand immediate attention.
Questions about #ffc000
What is #ffc000 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #ffc000 is rgb(255, 192, 0), in HSL hsl(45, 100%, 50%) and in CMYK 0%, 25%, 100%, 0%.
What colors pair well with #ffc000?
Is #ffc000 readable on white or black?
#ffc000 has a 1.64:1 contrast ratio on white and 12.79:1 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.