#FFD350 Hex Color
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Sparkling, glowing yellow. #ffd350 is a vivid warm shade that stays mellow, like sun on honey. Its high lightness works best as an accent on dark layouts; next to white it washes out. Pair it with deep plum for balance. The hex code #ffd350 holds black text at about 14.7:1 contrast, well above AA. See other shades of yellow for related tones.
Questions about #ffd350
What is #ffd350 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #ffd350 is rgb(255, 211, 80), in HSL hsl(45, 100%, 66%) and in CMYK 0%, 17%, 69%, 0%.
What colors pair well with #ffd350?
Deep plum, navy, and charcoal make #ffd350 look its brightest, because dark backgrounds amplify the glow of this warm yellow while keeping it from overwhelming a palette. For softer schemes, try muted terracotta or warm gray instead.
Where does #ffd350 work best in a design?
Treat #ffd350 as a small accent in a 60/30/10 layout, ideal for sale banners, call-to-action buttons, and construction signage that need instant attention. As a full background it reads loud and tiring over long sessions.
Is #ffd350 readable on white or black?
#ffd350 has a 1.42:1 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.