#FFCE00 Hex Color
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This high-energy, golden yellow commands attention with its intense saturation. Because #ffce00 is so aggressive, it functions best as a 10% accent color for calls to action or sale banners rather than a large background. It pairs exceptionally well with charcoal gray or deep navy for high-contrast, readable typography. The hex code for this glowing yellow is #ffce00, which offers excellent accessibility with black text.
Questions about #ffce00
What is #ffce00 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #ffce00 is rgb(255, 206, 0), in HSL hsl(48, 100%, 50%) and in CMYK 0%, 19%, 100%, 0%.
Where is the best place to use #FFCE00?
Because #FFCE00 is highly saturated and aggressive, use it sparingly as a 10% accent color for call to action buttons or sale banners. Large backgrounds in this shade can easily overwhelm a viewer, so maintain balance by limiting its application.
What colors work well with #FFCE00?
Is #ffce00 readable on white or black?
#ffce00 has a 1.49:1 contrast ratio on white and 14.08:1 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.