#FFD000 Hex Color
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#ffd000 is a high-energy yellow that demands immediate attention. Due to its intense saturation, it functions best as a crisp accent for call-to-action buttons rather than a full background. Pair it with dark navy for a classic, high-contrast look. The hex code is #ffd000. Black text provides excellent readability against this shade, maintaining a 14.3:1 contrast ratio that ensures strong accessibility for all users.
Questions about #ffd000
What is #ffd000 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #ffd000 is rgb(255, 208, 0), in HSL hsl(49, 100%, 50%) and in CMYK 0%, 18%, 100%, 0%.
What colors pair well with #ffd000 in a design layout?
Is #ffd000 readable on white or black?
#ffd000 has a 1.47:1 contrast ratio on white and 14.27:1 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.