#FFD50A Hex Color
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Vivid and very light, this glowing yellow reads almost electric. #ffd50a carries a warm, jazzy energy that suits sale tags, budget branding, and construction signage. It works best as a small accent or in large type on dark surfaces, since it can wash out next to white. The hex code #ffd50a gives black text a 14.8:1 contrast ratio, so small copy stays readable on top.
Questions about #ffd50a
What is #ffd50a in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #ffd50a is rgb(255, 213, 10), in HSL hsl(50, 100%, 52%) and in CMYK 0%, 16%, 96%, 0%.
What colors pair well with #ffd50a?
Anchor #ffd50a with near-black charcoal for maximum punch, or soften it with deep teal or plum for a less obvious pairing. Skip pure white backdrops, this yellow tends to wash out against them.
Is #ffd50a readable on white or black?
#ffd50a has a 1.42:1 contrast ratio on white and 14.77:1 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.