#FFD180 Hex Color
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#ffd180 is a light, warm yellow-orange with pastel softness and a gently glowing finish. Its high lightness brings a fresh, youthful mood, while moderate saturation keeps it mellow rather than loud. Use the hex code for spring backgrounds, baby products, sale graphics, and friendly interfaces. Black text reads clearly on it at about 14.7:1 contrast, meeting WCAG AA body-text requirements.
Questions about #ffd180
What is #ffd180 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #ffd180 is rgb(255, 209, 128), in HSL hsl(38, 100%, 75%) and in CMYK 0%, 18%, 50%, 0%.
What colors pair well with #ffd180?
#ffd180 pairs well with navy or charcoal, which supplies enough visual weight to balance its pale, warm surface without making the palette feel harsh. Use navy for stronger contrast and charcoal for softer editorial layouts, especially in headings, buttons, or borders.
Is #ffd180 readable on white or black?
#ffd180 has a 1.43:1 contrast ratio on white and 14.68:1 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.