#FFD642 Hex Color
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The hex color #ffd642 is a bright, warm yellow with high saturation and a lightly golden undertone. Its glowing energy suggests enthusiasm, opportunity, and upbeat action, making it useful for sale graphics, budget labels, and construction accents. Use it as a focused accent with navy or charcoal; black text remains highly readable, including for small body copy.
Questions about #ffd642
What is #ffd642 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #ffd642 is rgb(255, 214, 66), in HSL hsl(47, 100%, 63%) and in CMYK 0%, 16%, 74%, 0%.
What colors pair well with #ffd642?
Is #ffd642 readable on white or black?
#ffd642 has a 1.40:1 contrast ratio on white and 14.94:1 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.