#FFC700 Hex Color
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#ffc700 is a highly saturated, warm yellow with a bright, glowing finish. Its energetic color creates enthusiasm and positivity, making it effective for sale graphics, budget messaging, construction branding, and attention-grabbing accents. Use it as a small accent beside charcoal or navy rather than a full background. The hex code #ffc700 supports clear black text with strong contrast.
Questions about #ffc700
What is #ffc700 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #ffc700 is rgb(255, 199, 0), in HSL hsl(47, 100%, 50%) and in CMYK 0%, 22%, 100%, 0%.
What colors pair well with #ffc700?
Is #ffc700 readable on white or black?
#ffc700 has a 1.56:1 contrast ratio on white and 13.42:1 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.