#FFC249 Hex Color
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#ffc249 is a glowing yellow with real punch. Its high saturation and lightness give it a warm, mellow energy that suits screens and print alike. Use it as an accent or the 10% layer for sale banners, call-to-action buttons, and construction signage. Black text on #ffc249 reaches about 13.1:1 contrast, so small type stays readable. It looks richer next to deep navy than white.
Questions about #ffc249
What is #ffc249 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #ffc249 is rgb(255, 194, 73), in HSL hsl(40, 100%, 64%) and in CMYK 0%, 24%, 71%, 0%. Browse more shades of yellow with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #ffc249?
Pair #ffc249 with deep navy or charcoal for strong contrast, or with terracotta for a warmer, earthy mix. Skip white backgrounds, where the glow washes out.
Is #ffc249 readable on white or black?
#ffc249 has a 1.60:1 contrast ratio on white and 13.06:1 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.