#FFD319 Hex Color
A luminous yellow with intense, spontaneous energy
This high-saturation yellow is incredibly bright and commands immediate attention. Because it is so luminous, #ffd319 works best as a punchy accent rather than a full background color. It pairs surprisingly well with deep charcoal or slate greys, which help anchor its intense, spontaneous energy. Use this hex code sparingly to highlight calls to action where you need to drive quick engagement.
Questions about #ffd319
What is #ffd319 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #ffd319 is rgb(255, 211, 25), in HSL hsl(49, 100%, 55%) and in CMYK 0%, 17%, 90%, 0%.
What colors pair well with #ffd319?
The most effective way to balance the intensity of #ffd319 is by pairing it with deep, neutral tones like charcoal or slate gray. These darker shades act as an anchor, preventing the yellow from feeling overwhelming while maintaining a modern, high-contrast look for your interface design.
Is #ffd319 readable on white or black?
#ffd319 has a 1.43:1 contrast ratio on white and 14.58:1 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.