#FFD664 Hex Color
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#ffd664 is a sparkling, high-saturation yellow that commands attention. Because of its intense brightness, this hex code works best as a 10% accent color to highlight sale buttons or call-to-action elements rather than a full background. It pairs surprisingly well with deep charcoal or muted violet for a sophisticated contrast. Since black text remains legible, it also serves designers well for readable small-scale typography.
Questions about #ffd664
What is #ffd664 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #ffd664 is rgb(255, 214, 100), in HSL hsl(44, 100%, 70%) and in CMYK 0%, 16%, 61%, 0%.
When should I use #ffd664 in a UI design?
Use #ffd664 primarily as an accent color for functional elements like buttons or notification badges. Its intense saturation makes it ideal for guiding the eye toward calls to action, though it is usually too overwhelming for large, full-page backgrounds.
Is #ffd664 readable on white or black?
#ffd664 has a 1.39:1 contrast ratio on white and 15.05:1 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.