#FFD54D Hex Color
Radiant golden yellow with high energy
#ffd54d is a saturated, golden yellow with a high-energy glow. This shade demands attention, making it perfect for call-to-action buttons or promotional accents. Pair it with deep charcoal or navy to ground the brightness and improve readability. Since black text provides excellent contrast against this hex code, it works effectively for high-visibility UI elements like sale banners or alert notifications.
Questions about #ffd54d
What is #ffd54d in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #ffd54d is rgb(255, 213, 77), in HSL hsl(46, 100%, 65%) and in CMYK 0%, 16%, 70%, 0%.
Is #ffd54d suitable for primary brand elements?
This golden yellow is best used as an accent color for calls to action or alert banners rather than a primary background color. Its high energy can quickly overwhelm a user if used across large surfaces, so treat it as a deliberate highlight.
Is #ffd54d readable on white or black?
#ffd54d has a 1.41:1 contrast ratio on white and 14.87:1 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.