#FFC220 Hex Color
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#ffc220 is a high-saturation yellow that commands attention with its bright, glowing intensity. This shade feels naturally spontaneous, making it a functional choice for sales alerts or construction signage where readability is priority. Because black text offers excellent contrast against this tone, it works best as a punchy accent color rather than a large background. The hex code for this energetic yellow is #ffc220.
Questions about #ffc220
What is #ffc220 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #ffc220 is rgb(255, 194, 32), in HSL hsl(44, 100%, 56%) and in CMYK 0%, 24%, 87%, 0%.
Where should I use #ffc220 in a user interface?
#ffc220 is best reserved for functional UI elements that require immediate user focus, such as notification badges, high-priority sales alerts, or call-to-action buttons. Because of its extreme brightness, avoid using it as a primary background color to prevent eye strain.
Is #ffc220 readable on white or black?
#ffc220 has a 1.61:1 contrast ratio on white and 12.98:1 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.