#FFC617 Hex Color
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#ffc617 is a high-energy, saturated golden yellow. It radiates warmth and creates an immediate sense of urgency, making it ideal for call-to-action buttons or promotional accents rather than large backgrounds. Because it provides excellent contrast for black text, readability remains high even at smaller sizes. Pair this shade with dark charcoal or deep navy to ground its intensity and prevent it from appearing overwhelming.
Questions about #ffc617
What is #ffc617 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #ffc617 is rgb(255, 198, 23), in HSL hsl(45, 100%, 55%) and in CMYK 0%, 22%, 91%, 0%.
What colors pair well with #ffc617?
Should #ffc617 be used for large backgrounds?
Avoid using #ffc617 for large backgrounds because its high energy and saturated nature can cause eye strain. Instead, reserve this shade for urgent call-to-action buttons, promotional banners, or small UI elements where you need to draw immediate attention.
Is #ffc617 readable on white or black?
#ffc617 has a 1.57:1 contrast ratio on white and 13.34:1 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.