#FFC04B Hex Color
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#ffc04b is a bright, warm golden orange with high saturation and a soft yellow cast. Its lively glow suggests optimism, fun, and spontaneity, making it effective for youth branding, food packaging, sale graphics, and safety accents. Use it as a supporting color with navy or charcoal; black text has about a 12.9:1 contrast ratio. The hex code is #ffc04b.
Questions about #ffc04b
What is #ffc04b in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #ffc04b is rgb(255, 192, 75), in HSL hsl(39, 100%, 65%) and in CMYK 0%, 25%, 71%, 0%.
What colors pair well with #ffc04b?
Is #ffc04b a warm or cool color?
#ffc04b reads as a warm color because its saturated orange base is softened by a noticeable yellow cast. That sunny character suggests optimism and spontaneity, making it a strong choice for cheerful accents, playful layouts, food packaging, and promotional graphics.
Is #ffc04b readable on white or black?
#ffc04b has a 1.62:1 contrast ratio on white and 12.89:1 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.