#FFD14E Hex Color

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Not a pale butter tone, #ffd14e is a glowing, highly saturated yellow with a warm orange undertone. That brightness makes it a strong 10 percent accent for sale banners and call-to-action buttons, though it can glare as a full background. It flatters deep navy and charcoal, and black text on it reads at about 14.5:1 contrast. For warmer neighbors, browse other shades of orange.

Questions about #ffd14e

What is #ffd14e in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #ffd14e is rgb(255, 209, 78), in HSL hsl(44, 100%, 65%) and in CMYK 0%, 18%, 69%, 0%.
What colors pair well with #ffd14e?
Deep navy and charcoal give #ffd14e the contrast it needs, while earthy brown tones soften its glow. Avoid pairing it with pale pastels, which make it look harsh.
Is #ffd14e readable on white or black?
#ffd14e has a 1.45:1 contrast ratio on white and 14.48:1 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.