#FFD599 Hex Color
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This pale, mellow orange is unsaturated and warm, giving it a friendly, youthful quality. Because it is light and airy, #ffd599 works well as a background color for spring themes or baby products. It maintains excellent readability with black text. Pair this hex code with dark charcoal or deep navy for a modern contrast that prevents the color from looking washed out.
Questions about #ffd599
What is #ffd599 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #ffd599 is rgb(255, 213, 153), in HSL hsl(35, 100%, 80%) and in CMYK 0%, 16%, 40%, 0%.
Which colors pair best with #ffd599 for a modern look?
Is #ffd599 a good choice for text-heavy layouts?
Because #ffd599 is very pale and high-key, it is best reserved for backgrounds rather than text. It maintains strong contrast when paired with black or dark ink, making it a safe, friendly choice for inviting, minimalist web backgrounds.
Is #ffd599 readable on white or black?
#ffd599 has a 1.37:1 contrast ratio on white and 15.22:1 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.