#FFCA1D Hex Color
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#ffca1d is a bright, highly saturated golden yellow with a warm, glowing finish. Its energetic character suits sale graphics, budget branding, construction signage, and cheerful calls to action. Use it as a small accent against navy or charcoal rather than a full background. The hex code #ffca1d provides about 13.7:1 contrast with black text.
Questions about #ffca1d
What is #ffca1d in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #ffca1d is rgb(255, 202, 29), in HSL hsl(46, 100%, 56%) and in CMYK 0%, 21%, 89%, 0%.
What colors pair well with #ffca1d in a palette?
Is #ffca1d readable on white or black?
#ffca1d has a 1.53:1 contrast ratio on white and 13.71:1 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.