#FFC518 Hex Color
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High-energy and luminous, this saturated yellow commands attention without feeling aggressive. The hex code #ffc518 works best as a 10% accent color to highlight buttons or call-to-action elements, rather than a full background, where it can overwhelm the eye. It pairs surprisingly well with deep charcoal grays, which ground its neon intensity and ensure high readability for your UI design.
Questions about #ffc518
What is #ffc518 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #ffc518 is rgb(255, 197, 24), in HSL hsl(45, 100%, 55%) and in CMYK 0%, 23%, 91%, 0%.
How should I use #ffc518 in a UI design?
Use #ffc518 sparingly as a high-impact accent color for buttons or call-to-action elements to ensure it commands attention without straining the user. Because of its intense brightness, avoid using this yellow as a background color for large text areas.
What colors pair well with #ffc518?
This vibrant yellow anchors perfectly against charcoal or deep neutral grays, which help balance its high intensity. Combining #ffc518 with dark, cool-toned backgrounds provides the necessary contrast to maintain readability while keeping your design professional and focused.
Is #ffc518 readable on white or black?
#ffc518 has a 1.58:1 contrast ratio on white and 13.25:1 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.