#FFD799 Hex Color
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#ffd799 is a glowing, pastel orange that feels light and approachable. Due to its high luminosity, this color works best as a background rather than fine text. This hex code offers excellent contrast for black copy. Pair it with dark charcoal or deep navy blues to ground the airy tone and keep it from appearing washed out against lighter elements.
Questions about #ffd799
What is #ffd799 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #ffd799 is rgb(255, 215, 153), in HSL hsl(36, 100%, 80%) and in CMYK 0%, 16%, 40%, 0%.
How should I use #ffd799 in my design?
Use #ffd799 primarily as a background color to leverage its high luminosity without sacrificing readability. Because it is so light, pair it with dark charcoal or deep navy text to provide enough contrast and ground the airy, pastel tone effectively.
Does #ffd799 work for fine text?
#ffd799 is generally unsuitable for fine text because its high luminosity makes it difficult to read against most backgrounds. Stick to using it for large shapes, blocks of color, or decorative elements, ensuring you maintain a strong contrast ratio for accessibility.
Is #ffd799 readable on white or black?
#ffd799 has a 1.36:1 contrast ratio on white and 15.43:1 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.