#FFD749 Hex Color
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The hex code #ffd749 produces a bright, warm golden yellow with high saturation and a light, sparkling finish. Its energetic glow suits sale graphics, budget branding, and construction signage, especially as a focused accent beside charcoal or navy. Black text remains highly legible on this color, with about a 15.1:1 contrast ratio.
Questions about #ffd749
What is #ffd749 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #ffd749 is rgb(255, 215, 73), in HSL hsl(47, 100%, 64%) and in CMYK 0%, 16%, 71%, 0%.
What colors pair well with #ffd749?
Does #ffd749 read as warm or cool?
#ffd749 reads as a warm yellow because its golden appearance leans toward orange rather than green; its high saturation gives designs an upbeat, attention-grabbing mood suited to calls to action and energetic accents.
Is #ffd749 readable on white or black?
#ffd749 has a 1.39:1 contrast ratio on white and 15.06:1 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.