#FFD116 Hex Color
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This yellow is bright, saturated, and full of warm glow. The hex code #ffd116 works best as a bold accent on dark layouts; across a full background it can fatigue the eye fast. It reads energetic and urgent, which suits sale tags and construction signage. Black text on it reaches about 14.4:1 contrast, clearing WCAG AA with room to spare.
Questions about #ffd116
What is #ffd116 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #ffd116 is rgb(255, 209, 22), in HSL hsl(48, 100%, 54%) and in CMYK 0%, 18%, 91%, 0%.
What colors pair well with #ffd116?
Is #ffd116 readable on white or black?
#ffd116 has a 1.45:1 contrast ratio on white and 14.38:1 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.