#FFD168 Hex Color
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#ffd168 is a mellow yellow with a warm, glowing character. Its high lightness and moderate saturation read friendly rather than loud, which suits sale signs, budget branding, and construction notices. It works best as an accent beside deep tones like navy, since it can wash out against plain white. Black text on this hex code reaches about 14.6:1 contrast, so small body copy stays readable.
Questions about #ffd168
What is #ffd168 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #ffd168 is rgb(255, 209, 104), in HSL hsl(42, 100%, 70%) and in CMYK 0%, 18%, 59%, 0%.
What colors pair well with #ffd168?
#ffd168 pairs well with charcoal and deep navy, where its golden warmth pops as an accent. Terracotta and olive also flatter it in earthy palettes, while white backgrounds tend to drain its glow.
Is #ffd168 readable on white or black?
#ffd168 has a 1.44:1 contrast ratio on white and 14.57:1 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.