#FFC125 Hex Color
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Yellow at full volume. The hex code #ffc125 reads warm and highly saturated, a glowing gold that suits sale banners, budget tags, and construction signage. Use it as an accent rather than a full background; large fields can tire the eye. It pairs nicely with deep teal, and black text on it reaches about 12.9:1 contrast.
Questions about #ffc125
What is #ffc125 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #ffc125 is rgb(255, 193, 37), in HSL hsl(43, 100%, 57%) and in CMYK 0%, 24%, 85%, 0%.
Can small text sit on a #ffc125 background?
Yes, but only dark text. Black text on #ffc125 reaches about 12.9:1 contrast, well past WCAG AA. White text drops to roughly 1.6:1, so avoid it entirely for anything readable.
What colors pair well with #ffc125?
Is #ffc125 readable on white or black?
#ffc125 has a 1.62:1 contrast ratio on white and 12.90:1 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.