#FFCE2D Hex Color
Glowing yellow, built for attention
Fresh, glowing yellow with a mellow edge. #ffce2d reads warm and upbeat, which is why sale banners and construction signage lean on it. It works best as an accent or a base under black type, since it washes out next to plain white. Contrast with black text sits around 14.1:1, so small copy stays readable. The hex code #ffce2d also flatters deep navy in bolder palettes.
Questions about #ffce2d
What is #ffce2d in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #ffce2d is rgb(255, 206, 45), in HSL hsl(46, 100%, 59%) and in CMYK 0%, 19%, 82%, 0%.
What colors pair well with #ffce2d?
#ffce2d pairs well with deep navy or charcoal for high contrast, and with terracotta for a warmer, earthy feel. Keep it as the smallest element in a 60/30/10 palette to avoid glare.
Is #ffce2d readable on white or black?
#ffce2d has a 1.48:1 contrast ratio on white and 14.11:1 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.